Out and about in Gravesend

So - what did we do this weekend? Went out on our home-made bikes for the first time this year - lovely! But did we go to admire the view, breath in the fresh air, pick flowers and generally relax? Did we 'eck as like! We went pony poo collecting. Yes, you read that right... Pony Poo Collecting. Armed with rubber gloves, bucket and strong plastic sacks, we... well, actually Mariano, scooped up the freshest poo... and some old stuff, 'cause it attracts worms which are great for the soil. They are wonderful little compost makers, which help mix the poo with the soil naturally - so we look forward to truly organic produce later this year. I confined myself to identifying the best poo piles (I know how to have a good time.....) and making friends with a couple of the donators of our bounty. Actually, although this sounds disgusting, or "GROSS" as one of the nosey kids who wanted to know what we were doing called it [city dwellers... what do they know?], horses are completely vegetarian, and these ponies roam fairly free to pick and choose what they eat. There is very little odour - honest. Anyone for salad?

More photos here!