Friday in the forest.

I spent some wonderful time in the solitude of the forest with Freya today. We explored the woods with no aim, no final destination, simply wandering and delighting in the signs of spring: the greenery, the wildflowers starting to bloom, the juniper berries, the squirrels and the sounds of the birds. It was 15ºC and it was warm enough to wear a t-shirt and shorts. The strong winds and grey clouds warned us of the weekend showers ahead. After what has felt like a very long winter in the isolation of the pandemic, today feels like an incredible sigh of relief, renewal and hope for the months to come.