Fun in the Fresh Air

Hello Friends!

Before we step outside for some fun in the fresh air, let's get the wildlife safety business end of things out of the way.  

I don't want to get all preachy, but it's important information. Carelessly discarded face protection causes severe and painful harm to wildlife.  If you use disposable face masks, please dispose of them responsibly.  This means taking them home to dispose of properly, and must include cutting those elastic straps before binning them, much in the same way you responsibly chop up four or six pack plastic holders.  Face masks that are being discarded in the wild or on the street can not only spread the virus, but  without the straps being cut pose a very serious and dangerous threat to wildlife that can get tangled in them.  

There's just so much to do if you enjoy the great outdoors.  As lockdown eases and things slowly reopen, just be respectful, be mindful of current guidelines; remember to phone ahead to see if you need to book even if it's only a car parking space, or if your chosen place is open; and continue to practice Hands; Face; Space.

Me, I'm a walker, and there are plenty of walks to take, from short circular ones of a mile or so that can be done in well under thirty minutes, to longer, all day hikes or half day rambles.  You can chose from uneven coast paths to smoothly paved roads, or half hidden byways and secret trails.  There's sea side and rugged hills, wide open moorland and small wooded valleys.  Just take your pick.  It's now recommended you carry hand sanitiser to use if you have to touch any gates or handles while out and about.  And please, take only photographs, leave only footprints.  Take your litter home.

The other activity I enjoy, which goes well with walking, as you know, is photography.  This is me, with my ridiculously long legs, taking a photo of the evening sun {behind me} turning the land to gold.

Often, as I walk along, I see others enjoying what the countryside has to offer, and we greet each other, total strangers, with a cheery "Hello!" as we pass each other on our travels.  Now, of course, we step to the side, socially distanced, and seldom stop to chat aimiably as we might have done pre pandemic, to exchange a few polite comments on the weather, or as to what we've seen, or exchanging recommendations of things to look out for on our bimbles. 

An early morning walk and many are out exercising their doggy pals before the beach gets crowded with families who want to sit on the beach, explore rock pools, build sandcastles, or just sit and enjoy the view on a hot, summer day while eating ice cream.

 

or even go for a quick dip in the surf ~ brrrrr! Rather him than me.

or, you might prefer to pootle along on the bus, watching the countryside roll by the window

 

looking at a patchwork of prettily painted cottages, row on row

Why not visit an ancient castle, the birthplace of a future King, steeped in history at the historic market town of Pembroke?

Maybe you'd prefer something much more adventurous, such as a professionally guided Coasteering expedition!!  Not for the faint hearted, and do not do this alone or without proper supervision.  Do you see the jumper?  A lucky catch on my part, but I prefer to look at the geology than sit and watch the brave souls plummet.

or maybe you'd rather be on the water, paddling along at a leisurely pace in a kayak?

Perhaps you'd enjoy a day's sailing instead?

or to hop aboard an early morning fishing boat, out to sea, to try to catch your supper?  

Why, you can even go paragliding in a motorised little seat, if you are brave enough, of course.

Whatever you enjoy, there's always something for everyone to get out and have some fun in the fresh air.

Until next time

Stay Safe, Stay Well