2026 Day 34

2026 Dedh Peswardhek warn Ügens


















De Meurth, tryja mis Whevrel
Tuesday, 3rd February

Wòja visyt dhe'm opticyanes, skith o vy. Da via genam bos sedhys ha mires orth bòdny a gewny teg. En gwelha pres, my ell y weles heb gwedrow! Thew pecar'a coos münys.

After a visit to my optician, I am tired. I'd like to be seated and look at a clump of beautiful lichen. Fortunately, I can see it without glasses! It's like a miniature wood.

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