Autumn approaching

Challenged myself to a hearty walk today........up Barnicoat Hill.  I gave myself a pep talk before leaving home......it's OK not to get to the top......it's 9 years since you last went up Barnicoat.......you're older and less fit.....be kind to yourself.......etc etc.  I'm pleased to say I actually listened to my own advice and, after 35-plus minutes of pure uphill grunt with my heart rate suggesting I was working pretty hard, I decided that was a good first effort and returned home.  Extras pic from below where I walked to.......the view from the top is something I'm looking forward to seeing again.  Did a few small, dirty garden jobs when I got home then had a shower and collapsed onto the sofa to watch the Australian Grand Prix.  Unsurprisingly, I fell asleep!

Today's pic - one of the only leaves left of this little tree......seriously?!  It can't be autumn already :/