Today Penny and I had another Derbyshire walk, wonderful views of Ladybower and Derwent Dam. As we walked we quietly reflected on the diverse beauty of creation and the participation of humankind in creating a landscape which is both beautiful and so practical.
In the main our fellow travellers were cyclists and it was good to see how the even paths had made it possible for a wheelchair user to enjoy the journey along with fellow cyclists and walkers in a large group.
At various points we encountered different groups enjoying the day in the country. As well as a number of families and individuals we saw families dressed in the traditional clothing of Hassidic Jews, another diverse group that included women wearing hajibs and we noted that a few members of the group had gone to one side to pray on their mats facing the reservoir and Mecca beyond. Then as we returned to the car, the unmistakable joyful sounds of Hispanic music, another family group (possibly Spanish speaking) group enjoying a shore side barbecue .
So we thanked God for diversity in creation and in humanity. We were enriched for having participated in both on a warm but changeable August day.
Fitbit registered 8 miles!
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