Saturday 16 April 2011

Friday 15 April - Pernette and Joyce's walk

Welcome to our Wijngaardberg Walk in Wezemaal
We were 6 on the walk today and we had a marvellous time. We were delighted to meet a new walker, Angela, and hope we will be seeing her on more walks in the future. The sun was shining and the apple orchards at the top of the Wijngaardberg were in full bloom. It is the third time we have done this walk and each time there is always something new to take our interest. We walked through the vines on the side of the hill, then up to the orchards and then back down again through the woods. The walk took a little longer than the normal two hours but it was well worth it.
The farmers were busy working away and one of them brought his grandchildren along to lighten the load. We came across some interesting sheep and their lambs and the Jack Russell we passed along the way certainly had something to say.
Here is a guide to the many wild flowers we discovered and thanks must go to Jane for giving us some very interesting information about them.
After walking for two and a half hours we were in need of refreshments. The others had to rush off but four of us made it to the cafe "in de ster" for some coffee and pancakes. We can confirm that the pancakes are just as good as the Brasserie Darche. We were reluctant to leave the sunny terrace but needs must and all that.