Barefoot and Confused in West Swindon with a fruit box.

Today I got lost.

it does not happen often but when it does it really unsettles me.

I had to go to Swindon today, to be precise West Swindon. now this is just a typical 1980's expansion to a town. lots of swirly cul-de-sacs. (just think brookside). I walked back to the bus stop.

Problem, the bus stopped running at 6.30 and this was 6.45.

OK I will just walk to the next bus route.

I walk along the cycle track. (its all going well at this point) Until I come across a puddle. not just a little puddle, this puddle was the size of my sitting room. I have no idea of the depth. It looked deep. The puddle filled the subway.  Now I know if I had rolled up my jeans and took off my shoes and walked barefoot through the puddle I would have been fine. Now I could not face it.
1, not knowing what was in the water and
 2, not wanting to walk the 1/2 mile with very wet feet.

So I ventured off the path and that's where the problem developed, I did not have a clue where I was. After some up and downing. down and up , this way, that way. forward and back way. It took me about 3 times as long to get where I was supposed to be. But get there I did, in the end.

Now, fruit box? Once I was safely on the bus I was updating my facebook with my tales of getting lost, when LSP asked if I wanted her to order a fruit box for the weekend! (no not random at all)

(oh yes It was not until I got home that I could have used my smart phone maps to help me find my way)

I have a day off next week and I am planning a day out with a friend. should be fab,

 (cant tell you as it will spoil the surprise and she reads this)