Mama OWL Blog: We're going on a dragon hunt

Wednesday, 27 March 2013

As a family we really enjoy our walks. Although as the kids have grown up we have done it less, it seems. There is always something to do or somewhere to go and we haven't just made the time to pull on our boots and go for a trudge through the woods or along the river. Which is a shame, because as I said, we have always enjoyed just going for a walk.

A walk is simple. It takes you wherever you want to go, with whoever you want to be with. You can talk, you can enjoy the scenery, you can explore and find and climb and see and do. Bear hunts, dragon chasing, puddle jumping, tree climbing, nature watching. It is whatever you make it, there is no expectation. It's just a walk.

A favourite family walk of mine was a couple of years ago, to Shearwater. On a whim we hopped in the car, slung E in her carrier and off we went! It was a beautiful day and there was so much to see.
The children had hours of fun running through the long grass, balancing on logs, exploring in the trees. L was certain that there were dragons hiding in the woods!

We found lots of places that were perfect for a dragon hideaway, and broken branches that meant that one must have been there just before us! He raced along the path at top speed with H in hot pursuit, desperate to see one for himself. A & J skipped through the trees ahead of them, pointing out flattened patches of grass and cosy corners where dragons might live, joining in with their game.

The magic in nature was there for us to enjoy, all we had to do was go and look for it. We didn't need computers or games or toys. Just us, and the trees.

And the dragons.

I have linked this post with #TheGallery at Sticky Fingers

30 comments:

notmyyearoff27 March 2013 at 08:49
Spontaneous days out are the absolute best sometimes - hope you found some dragons!
helloitsgemma27 March 2013 at 09:38
Gorgeous! I love that a simple walk can make for such a memorable day out.
Molly27 March 2013 at 10:06
Nothing like a good dragon hunt

Mollyxxx
Emma@christmascupboard27 March 2013 at 10:16
Lovely post. Some of my favourite family memories are walks. Love the photo x
The Moiderer27 March 2013 at 10:54
We once went hunting bears on a mountain - because we all know that bears live in caves and you find caves on mountains. She was very disappointed that we didn't find one though. I wasn't of course lol.
Unknown27 March 2013 at 11:23
Absolutely agree. And on a quiet day in the holidays, that's exactly what we do. Amazing how the wonder of nature never changes over the decades....just the wonder of the latest technology!
mamaowl27 March 2013 at 12:55
Couldn't agree more Suzanne! x
Susan Mann27 March 2013 at 13:19
That looks like great fun x
mamaowl27 March 2013 at 13:23
It really was, we plan to go there again this Spring! x
Anonymous27 March 2013 at 13:28
i've got that story stuck in my head now ''we're going on a bear hunt, we're going to catch a big one, what a beautiful day, we're not scared...'' and this story actually came up in conversation on our walk!
mamaowl27 March 2013 at 13:33
Haha, it's a favourite story here but L is a massive dragon fan! It's a great story to tell on walks!
Helpful Mum27 March 2013 at 13:49
Beautiful post. We often go hunting for bears in the woods near us.
Jaime Oliver27 March 2013 at 14:51
i love spontaneous walks! great picture :-)
mamaowl27 March 2013 at 15:14
Thank you very much, it is amazing where the imagination can take you!
mamaowl27 March 2013 at 15:15
We do too, I'm sad that we haven't taken the time that we used to but maybe that can change when the weather gets a bit better. Thank you!
Lous Lake Views27 March 2013 at 18:02
What wonderfully imaginative kids. Lovely post
Mummys little blog27 March 2013 at 18:29
That place looks awesome! we dont do dragons in our house usually have to find a bat cave.... joy!
SarahMummy27 March 2013 at 21:18
Lovely post. Love simple days like that. Hope they caught up with the dragon in the end?
Mama Undone28 March 2013 at 07:59
Love this, fresh air, freedom, family time and imagination! Exactly what childhood should be made of.
The Prettygoodlife28 March 2013 at 12:35
It is funny how a bit if imagination can lift a walk from drudgery into an adventure. I love it!
mamaowl28 March 2013 at 20:08
It is indeed! Thank you :)

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