Riverside Walk

On Wednesday we had a busy morning; largely taken up with decorating and we had a late start to the afternoon.

I needed to do some 'silver' shopping in B & Q and so we decided to add in a little walk along the Victoria Embankment. The entrance to the embankment was coned off, but we were able to drive in and turn around. Unbeknown to us at the other end of the embankment a drama was unfolding as there was flooding into the river from a burst water main. The people who caused the flooding were installing flood defence. We found out about this on East Midlands Today in the evening.

It was very cold and dull and we decided on a short walk. The river was being used for rowing training by the Nottingham University Club.

There was a rowing eight being coached by a man on a bike.

A men's eight

Gull's were out in force

A ladies' four were also training. Their coach was showing some frustration, but was kind and hopeful. I wonder if he noticed that a small flotilla of ducks were out in the lead. I didn't until I looked at the bottom corner of the picture.

...and the ducks are in the lead

Is this another sign that Spring is round the corner - four drakes pursuing one hen?

I had to attempt to photograph one reflection even thought the water was being disturbed.

Towards the end of our short walk we inevitably came across a group of Canada Geese. Signs along the river asked people to protect the wildlife by not feeding. Have you ever tried to eat a sandwich with these characters around?

Canada Geese

Here our walk ended. We were yards (metres) from half-way mark of this semi-circular look when turned back. The buildings on this picture can be seen on the footage being taken by BBC cameras just around the corner. I bet the folks there were glad to see the sun.

About turn

In only a few days the grass will be lit up with yellow daffodils.

And so back to the Wilford Bridge, into the car and home before the rush begins. One of the joys of retirement.

Wilford Bridge