Autumn is coming, the air is crisper, the days are shorter, and it's perfect walking weather. Last Sunday was a perfect day. It was warm enough during the day that no coats were needed but a light jacket and the evening air had a slight nip to it.
It was such a lovely day that my boyfriend and I decided to take a trip down to the Pier Head in Liverpool to walk our furry friends.
The car was parked near the marina and the dogs were so excited to take a trip out that they were bounding down the road as if they were being called to duty. It's wonderful to see them so eager. Turning left on to the actual pier walkway is so beautiful because it stretches out so far, the view is beautiful if it's the right time of day and everything looks so silhouette-y. We let the dogs wander about for a little bit near some grass while we watched the water sports taking place, discussing how cold the water must feel if it was slightly chilly where we were standing.
Carrying on down the pier are all sorts of people on bikes, ones with dogs, couples, friends, and everybody seems to always have a happy face when you're walking past them. I know I certainly do.
The walk to and from the car usually takes about an hour and a half and I always get so excited when it's about the time we get to our turning around point. This isn't because i'm bored and want to go home, but because it's beautiful. A giant stretch of road, old time-y buildings from the Albert Dock, but across the view is the modern architecture of Liverpool One. Perfectly contrasting. The old city and the new city sitting in perfect harmony, both as loved as each other. The buildings are phenomenal and it gives me great satisfaction to just sit and look across the water, or towards Liverpool One and just watch the city moving as the dogs are having a little rest too.
On the way back to the car was just as good though because it was hitting dusk and the sky was a perfect twilight. The time when the sun has just set but the sky is still glowing deep blues, soft pinks and oranges. The water is calm and now all you can see are the outlines of buildings across the skyline.
Getting back to the car and taking five minutes to give the dogs some water and treats before driving back home and getting into the warmth is a wonderful time. I'm tired from walking, the dogs are tired, and we're just all relaxing together.
Do you have a favourite place to walk?
Love,
Eloise
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