
We were in Padley Gorge this morning - for those of you who haven't been there, it's a wooded gorge with a stream at the bottom, huge gritstone boulders everywhere, dippers and pied flycatchers - we took the dog for a walk and tried to find me a dipper. I got one, yay, but I digress.
Being a wood in summer, there were wood ants everywhere, thousands, millions of them. I foolishly hadn't thought about it and wore my sandals. And as I was navigating a tricky little stream and feeling a little less than secure in my footing, I felt a sharp pain in my foot and looked down to see the jaws of an ant embedded in my flesh. It felt like a needle. A big sharp needle.
Michael had to seriously swipe at it to get it to let go. Maybe it was karma, I'd probably squashed loads of them as I was walking. But it hurt and I didn't like it.
And Michael (who had been sensible and worn trainers and socks) gave me his socks to wear so the ants didn't get me again.

He's a star.
Please note, my legs aren't really that fat, I'm just wearing very baggy jeans. Honest.
You look loverly! What a beautiful place that must be. I'm jealous.
ReplyDeleteLol Anna, very chic!
ReplyDeleteI'm afraid I squashed an insect that bit me too today. I never, ever kill anything normally, but I am so sick of these tiny little flies that are around at the moment, that have spotty wings, they are really weeny sized, but they bite like hell, and I come up in huge itchy lumps like flea bites, and I have ripped myself to pieces with them. I have five on my legs and two on my arms, and I took my revenge. Felt terrible afterwards though, he was only hungry I suppose. :(
Lol, Anna, you could be starting a new trend!
ReplyDeleteI have seen wood ants and I don't like them. They are nasty looking things and they DO bite!
Aww bless Michael for his gallantry.
Carmenzta - it is a gorgeous place, well worth a visit if you find yourself this side of the pond! You're spoilt for choice in Derbyshire when it comes to beautiful scenery, I'm so glad I live here.
ReplyDeleteJan - I hate insect bites, they always seem to get me. I find witch hazel gel is very good to stop the itching, or lavender oil applied neat. Those flies, do they make a very high-pitched whiny hum as they zoom around your bedroom at night waiting for a bit of bare flesh to be exposed so they can get you?
Boo - I hope not! That silly fashion of wearing leggings under demin skirts is bad enough!