Because I live in Hawaii, my preferred choice of "outdoor" time is frolicking at the beach. However, there is something so special about a picnic lunch, in a grassy meadow on a lazy afternoon.
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| Summertime begs us to be outdoors..... |
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| where a picnic in an open field or wooded area, |
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| (preferably by a body of water) |
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| encourages us to unwind from our busy daily schedules. |
The more isolated and quiet your picnic spot....
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| the more able you are to hear the natural symphonic harmony that surrounds you. |
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| Besides your picnic basket and blanket, make sure you bring books, a parasol and rent a canoe if possible. |
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| Some may find solace in the coziness of a blanket thrown carelessly across a mattress of grass..... |
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| and to lay on their back to watch the clouds slowly drift by. |
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| Of course, if you bring your furry friend, you must be active! |
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| And a child will gleefully keep you on your toes. |
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| If you desire exercise, you can always dance! |
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| But the key to a summer picnic, is to relax. |
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| As the day comes to an end, make a toast to Mother Nature.... |
BUT WAIT! Before darkness closes in, take time for a leisurely walk and listen to the the rattle of the leaves in the trees,
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| to the birds chattering amongst themselves |
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| and the subtle rush of the water as it glides across a path of rocks. |
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| Finally, as the sun rays shoot through the clouds, trees and bushes |
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| and the last bits of sun dances across the water |
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| dip your toes in for a chilly embrace goodbye. |
All photos are from my Tumblr blog and are not my own. Please contact me or go to my Tumblr account if you are interested in the original source.
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