Bowfell is not among the places he must visit, but viviparous alpine bistort grows there at over 1,800ft, and there is also interrupted clubmoss, which grows too in Rossett Ghyll and up Great Langdale on the grassy slopes among damp rocks.

a miliary eruption

When we fell out in front for the trek to breakfast, we side-eyed Walter when he walked out the door. Me looking to find some something. In his eyes. In his walk. In the pores of his skin. Some sign. Any sign.

feetless birds