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aloysius_bear ([personal profile] aloysius_bear) wrote2019-06-28 07:34 pm

Matlock Reading Retreat

I hope people aren't getting bored of posts about Reading Retreats - it does seem to be what my human and I do most at the moment. The Matlock location had the distinction of being walking distance from the station so there was none of the usual taxi-related stress, which was nice. We had the usual pile of books to read, and a lovely goodie bag waiting for us, with loads of Totoro stickers!

1 Haul

On the day when the sun shined, we took a lovely walk to a nearby churchyard, which had great views of the surrounding countryside:

2 Churchyard

Inside the church, we found an industrious group of locals, completing a well dressing:

3 Well Dressing

They allowed the reading retreat party to have a go, and my human helped complete the butterflies' wings:

4 Butterflies

I took the opportunity to catch up with Reading Retreat Totoro, who runs a tight ship:

5 Totoro

We also had the chance to develop our zen attitude and do some meditation:

6 Zen

This fellow was vigilant in his guard duties, ensuring the dining room was always clear of threats:

7 Vigilant

Whilst these gents had a more relaxed approach:

8 Resting

There were other friendly creatures in the bathroom:

9 Birds

And I got a rare chance to swim with whales:

10 Whales

Word of my arrival quickly spread through the local bear community and they gathered to welcome me:

11 Bears

They accepted me as their king and I decreed peace and harmony for all, bear and non-bear alike:

12 King

My human probably also did some reading...

Another great few days away for us both!

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