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Words from the wise: Margaret Drabble, 70

“Walking in a place in which you feel rooted is deeply restorative. I favour the deep country, ideally not encountering another person for hours. The natural world is astonishing. Every time you walk the same walk, you see or hear something new. Full Article at Times Online

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