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Outdoors
We missed the chestnut beer…again. We have been curious about this beer ever since we saw it at our first visit to the Kalorama Chestnut Festival three years ago. This was our third year attending and we have yet to get to the beer stall before the chestnut beer sold out. The Kalorama Chestnut festival is an annual event held […]
‘I am of the lyrebird totem!’ Imitating the dance of the lyrebird, William Ricketts slowly swayed side to side with his arms outspread and shook his hands like the fanned-out tail feathers from which the bird gets its name. The video presentation at William Ricketts Sanctuary played on as the eccentric Ricketts talked about how we, and all living things […]
‘Look! A wallaby!’ I point out to Alexis as it hops across the road in front of us. We keep a look out for more, hoping others don’t dart out too close in front of our car as we drive along the mountain road that snakes its way through what is known as Victoria’s High Country. As we continue on, […]
Note on the photos: Unfortunately, I only took a few photos and later discovered that there was something on the lens which caused some blurring. Possibly little finger prints from unauthorised use of the camera (I found selfies of Alexis and her dolls when I downloaded the photos). I salvaged a couple photos and tried to crop out some of […]
Sometimes we all need a little reminder of just how important it is to get outside. Even when we don’t feel like it. Especially when we don’t feel like it. For the past week, the three of us battled colds. The weather had been cold and rainy, and while we try not to let rain stop us from getting outside, […]
Lounging in chairs set just outside the cabin, we sipped aquavit, mesmerised by the view overlooking the valley and mountains. The late afternoon air was pleasantly warm. We could hear the water burbling in the nearby stream. I felt that I never wanted to leave that spot. This is the essence of the Norwegian hytte. Being outdoors is part of […]
Copenhagen is a city that seems to have been specifically designed with spending time outside in mind. Last week I wrote about our experiences in some of Copenhagen’s fantastic outdoor spaces. This week’s post continues with more of our outdoor wanders in Copenhagen. Since we were interested in several museums and attractions, we decided to get the Copenhagen Card, which […]
We recently spent just over a week in Copenhagen and I was impressed by how everything seemed to be geared for being outside. I’m not sure what it is like during the colder months, but in summer everyone seemed to be taking advantage of the numerous outdoor spaces, events, and activities taking place throughout the city. Cycling I have never […]
Spending time outside can have enormous impacts on our health and general wellbeing, so it’s worth making an effort to work outdoor time into your daily routine. Getting outside doesn’t have to require a lot of travel, planning, physical activity, or be a big outing. You will still benefit from any time spent outside. Simple Ways to Get Outside More […]