Well that turned into a proper weird, spooky evening.
The stars and the Worm Moon were shining brightly once again as we set off from Dunnabridge. Out along the Postman's Path by Brimpts mine to find a track toward the menhir. All fine as Lough Tor Man stood proud with the moon and Jupiter above. A perfect opportunity for astral navigation; so with a clear sighting of Polaris off we set. But, of course, as soon as we did the mist crept in and all the planets and stars disappeared. Nevermind, soon up to Laughter Tor and across to the wall. Down, down, down hoping to hear snuffling and squeaking from the boar. Over the stile and a quiet cuppa - but nothing. Note to self: must check on precisely what boar poo looks like. Round the tracks and up to pop out beneath Bellever Tor. Soon at the top with the planets and stars back again - where had they been? Heading back and it got a bit strange. All the stars, planets and bright moon shone so clearly but we were enveloped in mist - how can that be? Care needed to get back to the car and on to the Two Bridges. The bar was deserted but a commoners meeting was taking place so we were easily served. Sitting by the remnants of the log fire a strange object. Turns out it is a clockwork roasting jack, very interesting. And home, still in the mist with stars above and an owl sitting in the road. Luckily we did not see a black cat.
Another real, proper, Dartmoory evening.