After what seems like weeks of wet weather, we finally have a dry day and head off to the park to stretch our legs.
Following a brisk walk around the fields near to the Sheepmount Stadium, we return into Bitts and Victoria Parks and a walk on the hard paths to wear down our nails.
Many of the flower beds in Victoria Park are getting their summer make-over as new bedding plants are planted.
Large black plastic trays of plants have been distributed around the park waiting for the local council staff to empty.
We continue along the path and through the tunnel that leads to the back of The Sands Centre.
Since our last visit to this area it looks like a lot of building work has taken place.
A series of square bollards, or are they seats, have been installed all with Roman place names on them.
This installation, along with yet another carved wooden column nearby, must be part of the same Roman scheme we mentioned a few weeks ago.
Sadly many visitors to Carlisle will be unaware of the carved stone plinths, as they are hiding on the River Eden side of The Sands Centre flood defences.
Charlie gave each and every one of the blocks a good check over to ensure all was ok.
He did notice that, as they have a top surface that is reasonably flat, dirt and bird dropping had started to collect making them look a little grotty.
Spotted – another flood tile
Looking back down the row of plinths we did have a bit of luck when we spotted yet another flood tile.
You can just see it in the wide view picture above, the white square in front of the person sat down.
Positioned just above our sniffer height, the tile also has a companion map.
At long last visitors to the area, who spot the tiles, have an explanation as to what they are for.
Being so low down however results in the two leggers needing to kneel to read it. Not easy if you have a heavy rucksack on and carrying loads of kit due to doing one of the big walks that pass through the area.
We will add an image of this tile and the other two we spotted nearby to our gallery in the next few days.
Until next time
Big sniffs
Buster and Charlie