We are privileged to be able to live among trees, rivers, lakes, rice fields, and wildlife, especially a wide range of bird species. Raising our kids surrounded by mountains, experiencing nature everyday, was just a dream and up to now, we can't still believe that our wildest dream finally came true.
Every afternoon, around 4:30, 4:45, we do nature walks, sometimes the boys take their bikes, whenever the weather permits. There were a couple of times when we still pushed through despite gray clouds and found ourselves walking under the rain. Those were the afternoons James and Adam claimed to be two of our best nature walks. Maybe because during those times, we get to feel rain drops dripping on our cheeks, smell the ground when the rain touched it, and it was just another way we get to experience what it's like living here, with our simple joys but with the pleasure of all these wonders of nature.
By doing these walks, we get to have our daily dose of exercise in a fun way. It is also a way for us to spend time focused on just having each other. James and Adam would come up with games as we walk, share stories and ideas, role play, identify birds, trees, flowers, fruits, skip over mud puddles, and explore our rich surroundings.
I also find these quiet moments as a good time to reflect and feel gratitude. Looking at our humble life from a distance and seeing the beautiful things that we share as a family, the challenges that strengthen our bond, and the exciting adventures ahead.
Another added bonus to these pile of beautiful reasons why we walk is seeing Daddy coming home from work. We meet him on our way and it's always the best moment to end our nature walk to be welcomed and welcome him with hugs, kisses, and stories.
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