Jo’s Monday walk : A walk for Sue

‘Hello! You look interesting’.

Hard not to smile at such a nosy sheep. All his friends were busy devouring the lush green stuff. He wasn’t exactly skinny so he must have eaten his share and was feeling conversational. Me, I didn’t have anything better to do. I’d left the house feeling just a bit grumpy. Walking the same lanes over and again, albeit in a different sequence, really didn’t suit. But then I began to look around me.

Blossom in the trees, rich wonderful hues, with sunlight filtering through them. Sky, the merriest shade of blue. Grass as green as you’ll ever see, the first poppies just beginning to nod. A time to go hunting in the shade for tiny, compelling wild orchids, the birds all a-twitter as I make my discoveries. And I know how very lucky I am.

  • Tender orange blossom
  • That first poppy
  • Wild trailing gladioli
  • The fragrance bursting forth

For there is a lady who my heart goes out to. Her time on this earth has been brutally curtailed, and yet she faces each day with warmth, grace and humour. Sue Vincent is an extraordinary lady. Each morning I tiptoe into my Reader to check that there is another post, for her days are surely numbered. A writer with great charisma and insight, she has taken me on many beautiful journeys in the short time I have known her. I have found myself tramping across moorland, touching with awe the standing stones that entrance her, and poking around in quiet village churches. I don’t even know if she’s been to my lovely Algarve, but I feel compelled to share, in her honour, some of the beauty that surrounds me.

  • Sunlight and shade
  • A wild orchid jewel
  • Lilac wisteria
  • The fortress
  • And village church, Cacela Velha

I sadly have to amend this post today because lovely Sue lost her battle. I can only say what a privilege and an honour it was to share this space with her. My thoughts are with her family and loved ones. RIP, beautiful soul.

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The links are few this week and I would not normally be posting a walk, but I think you’d understand if you met Sue.

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Sometimes us walkers bite off more than we can chew. I think Graham was relieved to get home after this :

Hilina Pali Trail loop

Fancy getting clarty ? Jude has the very place!

A Riverside Walk – Noonvares

LadyLee has a much more relaxing pastime in mind :

Puzzle number 21 – Birds

Carol has some stories told on stone that I feel Sue would love, in a completely amazing place :

Story Tellers

And Mel never runs out of energy!

Exploring the Sydney Coastline – Bondi to Manly Path – Stage 4, Darling Point to Kirribilli

Have a happy week! It’s all out there, just waiting for you.

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  3. Thank you for the link to Sue so we can all send her our love and prayers.

    What a pleasure to see all the spring blooms you passed! You may have started out grumpy, but it always helps to look around, especially when you can see all the colors of springtime. I love the sheep. So cute!

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  4. Lovely tour, Jo. The sheep photo at the top is priceless. It’s a worthwhile thing to give thanks for what we have when others have much more difficult issues to deal with. I’ve been thinking about that lately after hearing similar news about a friend and his son. All the best to you.

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  6. I am very touched with your dedication of your walk to Sue Vincent – she is an inspiration, an indomitable spirit. And if she can us all to more beauty and gratefulness for each day, I think she would be pleased.

    I love the Little Sheepie – it looks adorable! I have to say I have never seen one with ears like that before!

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  7. You are such a kind-hearted person. Love seeing your Algarve spring and very happy that you are free to visit the beaches again. I might even do that myself tomorrow. Not your beaches of course.

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    1. You need to get to the beach before the Easter hordes descend? No more garden visits booked? 🙂 🙂 We were at Barril (Anchor Graveyard) for just a short while yesterday but it felt wonderful.

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    1. If only she could make it in person, Mary! But knowing I’ve brought her here, even for a short while, feels great. Thanks for your lovely company too. Any better this week? 🙂 🙂

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  18. After a dreary weekend, Monday blooms bright with sun and beckons me forth from the laundry room; so, after I get the first load started, I’ll take Charlie on a walk about the neighborhood. The word “leash” means just that, to him, and he hops with joy. No, Charlie is not a bunny but a Cocker Spaniel, but he sure can hop! Thank you for encouraging me to get on with it today. ~ Jo

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