Today has been a good day. Nothing beats getting outside in the fresh air and enjoying the great outdoors.
I guess my love for the outdoors stems from growing up near Balgonie Castle, which is located not too far from my home village. Numerous evenings were spent climbing trees; riding my bike around the house pretending I was Frankie Dettori; using the jam jars from the Big End to entrap bees and house butterflies. Runs in the car with my granddad, up some farm road with my head out the sunroof, my hair flying about shouting 'faster! faster!'. Maybe, just getting to wander through the corn fields or exploring the riverside has given me a sense of freedom which now I cannot ignore.
Admittedly, I have to be in the 'mood' for outdoor activities. My poor gran, forever trying to entice me up some blinkin' hill! Every summer for two weeks Ardtoe was our home. Oh the mischief we used to get up too! It was customary, our tradition to climb the cairn but the older I got, the more reluctant I was!
Really, looking back now with maturity on my side, I know why my gran was always so persistent - the world is such a beautiful place with the extra bonus that the exercise is good for you! I have such an appreciation and admiration for the outdoors nowadays. Everything seems so peaceful, quiet, simple.
All you to do is stick a couple sandwiches in a backpack, put on a pair of boots and head out on an adventure.
There is a lot of interesting and inspiring things out there. Today was just a beautiful day with some gorgeous company.
Take a look at what inspired me today..
