We seem to have had more than our fair share of grey, drizzly days this winter - and worse, patches of time when we've had proper heavy solid rain for several days on the trot. Drizzle is one thing, but a downpour, regardless of what precautions one takes in terms of umbrellas and waterproof coats is just dispiriting.
I try to make sure I get out for a walk at lunchtimes on working days - I started this some years ago when I realised that there were some days during the winter when I left home in the dark in the morning and got back there again in the dark later, and barely saw any daylight all day. Having been struggling with low mood in the winter months it suddenly occurred to me that perhaps some extra light might help - and sure enough, the first year I consistently added a daily walk of a mile or so during my lunchbreak, I noticed a huge difference during the months of shorter days and limited daylight. generally speaking I've kept it up since, and it has to be quite a wet day before I will decline to get out for some fresh air.
My favourite workplace to walk from was when I worked at an industrial estate on the banks of the Thames in East London. and could get a short distance alongside the water, or even on occasion a quick trip across the river and back on the Woolwich Ferry - that always came with an edge of risk though as the old boats that were in service then were somewhat prone to breaking down, and the risk of getting stranded was an ever-present!
Today's walk was just around the streets, taking in the edge of a local patch of heathland and the fringes of the forest, but the sky was blue and the sun was shining, and it was a delight to be out there!
Robyn
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