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We live semi-rural so we are fortunate, but I do like to have a day out with our dog and do higher ascents up onto the moors and fells without the wife who can't do the inclines, I couldn't do with walking around shops at all they invented the internet for online shoppingYeh I like to get out into the countryside sometimes, away from the madness. Try and get a clear head and work out whats best. Other times like to wonder found town centres, have al ook around/window shop, not so much now, well, not ipswich anyway. Gone right downhill over the past ten or so years, just junk pound shops and foreign cafes, bookies and vape shops, kebab shops and foreign barbers. The ladies tend to not wonder there much now either, so just gone downhill. Like historical places like old castles, and of course, the odd pub trips
Really busy week smashed out over 4 days, then off for a 10-mile hike this morning, one photo that really captured this morning and the Autumn colours,View attachment 30812 what does everyone else do if they get some time to themselves?
I do understand what you are saying it is tricky to find a balance with young kids, you can't expect them to walk out across various terrain over 5 miles or belowWith 2 kids primary school age, free time is a bit absent (unless I don't book work in on a school day) but if I do get chance for some downtime walking is good (take it in turns with the missus to walk the dog but usually end up with the small walk of the day - mile or 2). Got an abundance of castles here in south Wales so love those. Or I pick up a book or watch films. I used to run a bit but it set my arthritis off so have had to knock that on the head sadly.
We've spoke about this a bit before mate, I'm a country lad I thrive in the wilds more so in woodland which is what I grew up with lowlands and woods, high hills and fells I've seen as a goal to push through, the beauty of mother nature we are immersed in everyday roaming the wilds or sitting in cold barrell of water looking to the sky.We tend to go to the coast or beaches , or coast path for walks etc or go out in the boat fishing
Its certainly very healing. I'd recommend anyone who's feeling down to get out into the sticks away from any stress, even if just for a short while, it can work wonders.We've spoke about this a bit before mate, I'm a country lad I thrive in the wilds more so in woodland which is what I grew up with lowlands and woods, high hills and fells I've seen as a goal to push through, the beauty of mother nature we are immersed in everyday roaming the wilds or sitting in cold barrell of water looking to the sky.
"Beauty of in the eye of the beholder"