A couple of days ago my husband and I went for a lovely 7 mile hike in the gently rolling hills south of where we live. Some years ago we came across this book with local pub walks. The idea is brillant. You drive to a pub often set in a small remote village, park the car, change into hiking boots and off you go following the trail set in the book. The hikes are circular so you will always end up by the pub and the car again. Sometimes we have a drink or a meal at the pub afterwards, sometimes we just head home. The one we did the other day is one of our favorites. Since we have done it before, we knew the trail, where to cross the fields, at what huge old oak break left etc. It was a beautiful weather and I ended up at times, doing a bit of stop and go, as there were so many great photo opertunities. My favorite photo is the one that I'm including in this post. I absolutely just love the contrast of the fresh lush violets pushing up next to the old dusty ivy leaves. The contrasts are so beautiful, so symbolic. I find walking/hiking very meditative and a fantastic way to clear my brain and just absorb my surrounding. Sometimes if I've come to a grinding hold with a project, a good long walk can inspire me to get going again.
2 comments:
I try to go on a little morning hike at least 5 days a week. Not a big 7-mile jaunt like you did, but a nice brisk walk in the wooded hills at a nearby park.
It's especially refreshing when one lives in an urban environment (as I do).
Good for you!!!
Being outside, feeling the air and looking at the details and ever changing surroundings is just wonderful. It doesn't matter where you walk or how long. The important this is to walk, breathe and observe the tiney changes in every day life!
Birgitte
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