In our previous town we lived within walking distance of the heath. Now we live within walking distance of the woods, but somehow it doesn't feel the same (although I'm not complaining! And we still live within cycling distance of the heath...)
There is something so special about the heath. Even though this is Holland -where real nature is sparse and where you always hear some kind of traffic noise- the surroundings are fresh and calming. We have spent many happy moments on the heath. At first just the two of us, later with 1, 2 and 3 children.
Today was a lovely autumn day. The children are on school break, Michel took the day off. So on an oridinary monday we could just do whatever we fancied.
First a quick trip to the thrifstore, where we took kilos of stuff and bought nothing! We literally came away lighter... Then to a restaurant for drinks and sugary goodness. After that some running around on the heath. We spotted some beautiful toadstools.
Autumn at its best.
oh goodness, had a long comment for you and I failed to do the last part :( anyway, I wanted to tell you how I love how you celebrate your oldest child! So, Holland doesn't have a lot of natural places? or do you live more in the city? Thank you for reminding me how if we look, we will find that the little things are there :)
Posted by: PJ | October 23, 2011 at 05:09 AM