Japanese Water Deer

Fallow deer

It was a soggy start to the day but Van-Man managed to walk Lottie when the rain ceased for fifteen minutes. When we were ready to leave the weather had cheered up. We headed to nearby Roman Camp to give Lottie a decent walk before the long journey home. The heather covered hill was lovely. As I looked across I saw a movement to one side. A deer and her youngster were stood watching us. They were almost invisible; it was only the slight movement of the young deer’s head that helped me spot them. They waited immobile until Lottie had passed below them then they vanished into the hillside. It is wonderful to see then so healthy and alert. Back at Sally-Van an information board showed that Japanese Water Deer inhabit the hill; so this was a rare sight as we only have Roe, Sika, Fallow and Muntjack back home.

Muntjack Deer

Soon after leaving the rain returned and a strong wind developed making me glad Van-Man was driving. It took 1½ hours to reach the picnic area south of Lakenheath where we gave Lottie a short stroll then ate lunch.

I was nervous when I started driving in the rain but the wind did not push Sally-Van around too much. Soon the sun came out making it easier. I arrived at the services ant Bishop’s Stortford more confident at driving a motor home in gusting winds. Van-Man drove home without any hold ups on the motorways so we parked up just after 3.00