Anyone would think we love to go on adventures.
I can’t believe this was a year ago 😳
Wish that we were returning to Costa Rica this year.
We love Adventure
The Sea
No matter the time of year, no matter the weather they always love the sea.
Fields of yellow
The fields of yellow are beautiful but not my friend.
I suffer with hay fever and this is what the first trigger tends to be. I use a over the counter nasal spray, make sure I use sunglasses to protect my eyes and use Vaseline around my nostrils and antihistamine tablets when it’s really bad.
So whilst I love the spring it brings unwanted health implications, for which I have learnt to manage.
This has made me think about making sure that on my trek up Kilimanjaro I have what I need to keep me healthy. There is a lot to consider altitude sickness, blisters, acute mountain sickness, travel vaccinations….so making sure I am prepared and understand what I may need and need to do before is vital.
Exploring Herne Bay
When I was younger I lived in Herne Bay and today exploring Kent took me and my family back there.
Much of the landscape is similar but there are some big changes, the pier had a fire and so feels totally transformed from what it was when I was younger. The sports pavilion that was at the end of the pier no longer exists.
The seafront gardens are still beautifully manicured with vibrant flowers with plenty of benches to sit and eat your ice cream.
A bronze statue of Amy Johnson who was the first women to fly solo from England to Australia in 1930 stands facing the sea. She sadly lost her life off the coast of Herne Bay in January 1941.
A lovely few hours spent on the penny machines, walking along the pier, discussing the sea defences, eating ice cream and strolling along the coast line.
Woodland Wonder
What a beautiful evening to take a walk through the woods to see the flower carpets appearing.
So many wood anemones, primroses and a sprinkling of bluebells.
Taking in the fresh air and listening to an audiobook no better way to have some me time.
Tulip Trail
Just beautiful, I can’t wait to see the tulips start to flower across Kent. These are from @nationaltrust Sissinghurst Castle Garden on our last visit.
The Rope Walk
Was a beautiful day in Sandwich today. As I walked along the rope walk this morning my mind in a place of rest and relaxation. And I can tell you it’s been a while since I have felt this relaxed, getting outside really does help you mind release stress.
Exploring
Just the two of us 💗 exploring the Kent countryside. With our @OrdnanceSurvey map and app. We love being outside and seeing each season of the year.
What is enough?
Just being together is enough.
There is so much pressure on everyone to have material things and whilst we do need some material things what is enough?
I have clothes to wear and a house to live in.
I am lucky to have children, have a car, go on holidays and I have a job.
It’s easy to get carried away with trying to keep up with what the world shows us in images on social media.
I challenge you to take a moment to think about what you would miss the most of it was gone.
For me being together with my family is priceless. The memories of things we have done places we have been make me happier than any new pair or jeans or a car. Everything else I can work out we don’t need the most expensive or newest one out.
Spring Equinox
Capturing spring. Seeing spring flowers always makes me smile.
Take a walk to see what spring flowers you can find.
My Jones Life 