Breaking new ground

Even after all this time

we can still find

new paths 

in the woods

and this one is new to us.

It had been seen often enough but never explored 

so today was the day for a proper exploration and to see where it linked in with the other trails 

and it was pretty interesting 

and the apprentice had lots of fun 

as did Spotty2 and Benson.

There were lots of curiously empty spaces in the thick of the trees

and grassy avenues.

The boys armed themselves with swords in case of Viking attack.

Spotty2 kept watch from a distance as we checked out a strange shelter built in the thickest past of the trees.

Fallen trees made it an exciting challenge on some of the steep bits

with the boys pondering whether their dad would fit through the spaces. Rude. 

Finally it emerged onto a trail we knew 

and so the long walk back began 

with the boys keen to get home in time 

for tea and medals 

which is the only apt reward for true adventurers.