Prasivaiksciojome: nuo namu iki Hampstead Heath parko, paziurejom kaip saule dingo is musu dienos, pavakarieniavome megiamiausioje pizerijoje ir parkulniavome namolio. 5.8 mylios. Paprasti dalykai ir sirdute sypsosi…

We walked from home to Hampstead Heath, watched the sun disappear from our day, had dinner at  favourite Pizza place and walked back home. 5.8 miles. Simple things can make your heart smile…

The sun has been very convincing & autumn is almost forgotten here, for the time being. We’ve been making the best use of those summer clothes in the past week (that didn’t have much of a chance in what was supposed to be the ‘real summer’ in London between the months of May and August) & getting carried away.

First day of October was heated up to close to +30 where we were. Chilling out in the grass in the shade, thinking of ice cream all day long,  BBQing on the terrace late and still wearing short sleeves…  ah! AHHH!!!!  But, we’re about to ‘land’ back in the the real season. The lovely warmth is about to leave us & we’ll be moving on to admiring more and more conkers on our paths, more falling leaves and grey skies…

Life is beautiful.

No city. No work. No internet. No stress. Just nature, family and total bliss for 5 days. Outdoors all day, almost outdoors all night (in ‘bed’ by 10pm!), ‘green relaxation’ for the eyes and soul, yummy food and above all – completely recharged minds.

Birling Gap, still a favourite, still not overcrowded and not toooooo far…

There was a fatal accident at the Dunstable Downs just before we arrived… the day before – Amy’s Winehouse’s death… 2 days before – events in Norway.  So saddened by this. But a long walk in the country side clears your head while the simple, calm beauty around reminds you, that life is everything, but mostly – worth being appreciated and enjoyed…

spontaneous decision = 2 days and soooo many good memories to cherish. This campsite, Barton On Sea, Christchurch Harbour, Southbourne beaches, ponies! And smiles, big and genuine. Camping rocks!

day 1

day2

London – New Forest National Park – Barton On Sea – London. 200 miles and 1 fantastic day behind.

Best part of the day? Ahmmmmmm… everything. Ponies! I’ve never seen wild ones before. Apparently, there are about 3000 in the park. You see them everywhere: fields, forest, villages, roads… so free, so beautiful…

We want to go back there. Soon.