Nature – Less than average.

The arrival of winter. A look back at the summer of 2018.

Nov 2, 2018Nov 2, 2018dunce75

The weather has finally turned colder here in the UK. Unlike the majority of people I know, the winter is actually my favourite season. I love the cold, misty mornings; snow is the greatest thing ever and I even love the slight smell you get when the heating is on. All that being said, I have attempted to enjoy the warmer weather we have had this year. After all, summer has got its good points, for one, everybody else loves it and cricket, cricket is ace.

Below is a selection of photographs looking back over my summer 2018.

Running can be more than just exercise.

May 7, 2018dunce75

I love to run. I have found it to be not only a good way to keep fit but also really helpful in the battle to control my mind. This last weekend I went for a run along one of my usual routes, the old railway line between my hometown of Calne and Chippenham. Usually, I would run the 10km there and then 10km back, this time, however, I walked back. When running I listen to music or podcasts, on this walk though, I decided to just listen to nature.

The effect a walk like this can have on your mental state is remarkable. I am often wary of going on long walks because I am prone to overthinking, I so often descend into a place of darkness because of it. This walk, however, was so calming that it has given me a whole new outlook. The peaceful nature of my chosen route only served to help this.

The amazing relaxation spots in Wiltshire.

Apr 21, 2018Apr 23, 2018dunce75

This post is a part of my series looking into health and what we can do to keep ourselves healthy, while still enjoying life.

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A push for perfect health

20th April 2018

Every so often I like to remind myself just how amazing the county that I live in is. It is so easy to forget when you are driving past these places every day. I live less than 10 minutes from the world heritage site of Avebury, and about half an hour from Stonehenge. There is so much amazing countryside right on my doorstep, and I don’t know if I really appreciate it.

Today I went to Devizes to get a coffee and then drove to Silbury Hill to enjoy it in peace. I hope to go to one of our amazing landmarks or beauty spots after work every Friday during the coming summer.

21st April 2018

This morning I drove into Marlborough from my hometown of Calne. The drive between these two towns only takes about 20 minutes, but it takes you through some of the best countryside this country has to offer. There are no mountains or valleys, no forests, nor any vast lakes but the chalk downs, rolling fields and abundance of ancient landmarks makes it such a beautiful place. This drive between the historic market town of Calne, the place Dr Joseph Priestley was living when he discovered oxygen and the even more historic town of Marlborough, where a burial mound dating back to around 2400BC is located within the grounds of the college, is one of the most amazing drives you can take. In particular, the stretch of road that goes through Cherhill past one of Wiltshire’s many famous white horses is particularly pleasant, especially in the sun with the windows down.

Ducks

Apr 13, 2018Apr 13, 2018dunce75

A group of 3 ducks have taken up residence in my neighbours garden. They seem to be happy, though they like to live dangerously by wandering about in the middle of the road.