Week one of holiday done and dusted and I think we have walked 500 miles! We had grand plans to go for long weeks along the beach every day. So far, 5 days in we have done that but walking on the beach is a lot harder than walking on solid ground so I am really feeling it. But it has been so good for the soul.
Glimmers
(Glimmers are micro-moments of joy that make us feel happy, hopeful, and safe.)
- It is our first holiday with our dogs and while the road trip was a little stressful, I am so glad we decided to bring them. They have been having the best time.
- The weather has been glorious. We have had one rainy day but it was the perfect opportunity to have a down day.
- They had Rummy-O in the house we are staying in. We have never played it before but its now a firm favourite.
- I found a 7km hike for us to do through part of the Addo Elephant conservancy. It was such a stunning walk – it goes through the forest and then along the beach.
- I have most of the Christmas gifts wrapped but ran out of paper but it feels like the first time in a while that I am so organised.
- Being away with older kids is so much easier and there are just the 2 at home now which also makes it easier.
Picture of the Week
I have decided to change this section up and add in my favourite photo of the week. This was taken on our hike – the views were absolutely stunning!!
Wise Words of the Week
This is the first page of the journal I received. Isn’t it just lovely.
Words of the Week
I am joining up with the Word of the Week link party this week so my word for the week would have to be HOLIDAY. This week we have been embracing our holiday in every way – beach days, walks, board games, naps and slow, lazy days.
Until next week!
The walks on the beach sound good and so does the road trip. That is great you took the dogs and had some glorious weather. Fab photos! x
You’ve given me ear worm now with ‘I could walk 500 miles and I could walk 500 more’ I hope you have a magical Christmas Laura with the family. I’m so envious of you walking in Addo. Hopefully we will see you next year in August as Peter and I will are planning a trip over. Can’t believe our last visit was 2019. #wotw
HA! That song is an earworm for me nearly once a week – it reminds me of an old friend, so every time I see him on FB I sing it and then it hangs around. OOOHHH how lovely a visit – that will be so amazing.
I’m glad you’ve had such a lovely holiday and that the dogs enjoyed it too. Merry Christmas and thanks for linking up with Word of the Week. I look forward to your Glimmers and photos.
Your holiday sounds like my kind of bliss. We love hiking, and you are right about how much easier it is with older children. Your dogs look so happy that you brought them along. They are cute. I’ve not heard of Rummy-O. We’ve two new games this holiday, which I hope will go down a storm. Gullible and Ransome Notes. Your quote is a good one. Makes me think. Hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday and Merry Christmas to you all.
The dogs are living their best live and we are all here for it. They will definitely be joining us on every holiday now.
Walks are definitely good for the soul. I’m glad you’re enjoying your holiday with your dogs and going on beach walks. Nice to feel organised with the Christmas gifts. What a gorgeous view from your hike. Love your wise words for the week. Hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday and wishing you and your family a gentle Christmas x
Thank you. It really is so beautiful here