Monday Walks

We shouldn't stop our walks just because the school holidays have come around. So, with Liam and Cameron in tow, we headed out to Brahan Estate for this week's walk. I wouldn't say Cameron was undecided about the merits of a walk, but he was definitely sitting on the fence. Jumping off the fence, he next wanted to hug a tree. Soon, however, we were off down the avenue. Brahan is one of our favourite places to walk, and today was a good day to go there. Cold, but bright and hinting at Spring. Even the boys seemed to be keen to get out and about. Some rhododendrons were coming into bloom. Spring really was just around the corner. One of the earliest flowers is the Lesser Celandine. These can be found in almost all woodlands and they are very important sources of pollen for early insects and the likes of Queen Bees emerging from their hibernation. It is toxic to livestock, but it has been used as a medicine to cure scurvy, having a very high Vitamin C content in the leaves. Mo...