Spring

S is off work this week, so we have been out quite a bit the last couple of days, doing various errands, and walking.

Went to a deserted and misty country park yesterday, and walked for an hour or so. Parc Cwm Darran is a peaceful spot, tucked away in the Darran Valley, two miles north of Bargoed. It's an offshoot of the Rhymney valley.

Parc Cwm Darran is set on the site of the former Ogilvie Colliery that closed in 1975.

Apparently the old mine was famous for its appearance in the Dr Who series 'Dr Who and the Green Death'.

Today, S has gone down to her Mum's to help with some packing, ready for her move.

Hurrah, it's sunny.

The birds seem to think it's spring, with much singing and general activity in the trees round the back of our house.

In other news, the Queen has declared the Commonwealth Games open in a 'glittering' ceremony at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The teams arriving in the stadium, were 'serenaded' by singer Delta Goodrem. The former Neighbours star sang Together We Are One, co-written with boyfriend and former Westlife singer Brian McFadden. Classy.