I like my view this morning...

And who wouldn't right? I mean look at that view. Today I took one of my new favourite trails which is nearby my house. It's a pretty little 5 miles circular walk from my house, through the park, onto the trail, through the fields and back home again. Plus there's a few steep hills to climb back up to get my heart pumping and you're well rewarded with the view.

I've been thinking about going to Attenborough again. I say again for a good reason! The nature reserve is a good half an hour away by bus (plus the walk on either side), but it's so worth it. It quickly became my favourite 'treat' walk. There are three trails of differing lengths and a wonderful cafe to get a bite to eat at. The views are spectacular (as long as you don't annoy the swans and bigger ducks) and there's always plenty of greenery and life. Even my husband likes walking there as one of the trails walks for a mile alongside the train track. Despite driving a train down that track every day he's endlessly fascinated by all the traffic that goes down it - and with the lake on the other side.

Also, in other news, Boom Bewm cat is FINALLY up to weight. I swear she eats enough for two, possibly three cats and she takes forever to build weight. She is literally the only person in our family who doesn't struggle to keep it off! It's probably a good thing we don't have any other pets - one, she'd bully them into submission and two, we already spend a small fortune on food!


I'd like to leave you with a newfound quote. I thought perhaps it was appropriate for many of us.

'The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely, or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature, and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature.' - Anne Frank