Showing posts with label outdoors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label outdoors. Show all posts

Monday, 1 July 2013

Walking barefoot with Zaf

Everyone should sometimes walk barefoot. I don't think we do enough barefoot walking. Our feet spend months and months hemmed into shoes not feeling in touch with the Earth that supports us. We are too worried about treading on sharp objects or getting cold feet, and I feel this way too, mostly...
But it's good to sometimes just walk barefoot. Feel the changing textures of grasses, the wildflowers and the cool bare Earth under our toes, and even the grit and the sand of dusty pathways.

We used to do this as a children...at what point did it become 'not the done thing'..?


The most beautiful Sussex countryside

Zaf, the most beautiful dog :)


The extended spring appears to have made plants, trees and bushes absolutely drip with flowers and seeds. Here a range of maple 'helicopter' seeds

The elderflower bushes are laden with flowers. I collected some flower heads to make the first batch of cordial.

"Barefoot Days"


In the morning, very early,
That's the time I love to go
Barefoot where the fern grows curly
And grass if cool between each toe,
On a summer morning-O!
On a summer morning!

That is when the birds go by
Up the sunny slopes of air,
And each rose has a butterfly
Or a golden bee to wear;
And I am glad in every toe--
Such a summer morning-O!
Such a summer morning!

By Rachel Field



So... go on, get those stinky socks off, wiggle your toes and touch that Earth, 

I guarantee it'll make you smile!



Thursday, 23 May 2013

The birthday splash and dash at Bedelands

BB is turning 11 next week, so before his school chums disappear on vacations near and far in the half-term, we gathered a dozen kiddies and headed off to Bedelands Nature Reserve  for a picnic and play. I love getting the youngsters out exploring nature, having fun, getting fresh air and using their imagination.




Here they are heading down the stream, crashing through the undergrowth, climbing under and over fallen trees, laughing and squealing! Fearless warriors!



Getting the picnic area ready for cream teas for big people, and party platters for small people!















Jelly and birthday cake in the meadow in the sunshine after a run and play in the woods......




before we all head off home, tired and dirty, but happy!



Many thanks go to my lovely girl friends Gaby, Nadia and Helen for helping to make the party extra special. xXx