I can’t quite believe we’ve reached half-term already. Almost two months of Coronatime school has passed, but to me it feels like much longer! The entire family needs a few days to relax.
It was feeling the need to relax that I took this picture. I had just concluded the school run and felt the need to have a breath of fresh air so took myself off to a nearby wood.
The scene of the trees reflected in the water caught my attention. I didn’t have my camera with me so I used my phone to get this picture, but it involved going right to the water’s edge. . . and sinking in to it.
I had to laugh as it was very muddy. Nonetheless, I was getting that photograph! I was surprised with the result. The reflection in the water gives it an air of tranquility, the greens are stunning and yet if you look closely you will see autumnal golds and browns.
With us being right in the middle of Coronatime, I am sure we’ll be going on many walks and seeing many similar scenes. There is, after all, not a huge amount to do and the possibilities to travel and see family are seriously limited.
Then again, we need a quiet few days. Both Helen and Izzy see very tired. In Helen’s case, she hasn’t just returned to school, she’s made the leap to secondary school so had to adjust to that, as well as all the COVID-19 restrictions she has to follow.
What have you got planned for half-term? Will you be using it as an opportunity to relax, or do you have something exciting planned?
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16 thoughts on “It’s half-term, so relax”
It is indeed a relaxing scene and I can just imagine sinking into the mud. #MySundayPhoto
Yeah, my shoes were not very clean afterwards, that I can tell you.
Enjoy the break – so well deserved for the kids (and their teachers!)
Do teachers ever get a break? The students sure needed one though!
It feels very calming, hope you all have a good half-term
Thank you for linking up to #MySundayPhoto
Hope you had a good half term too darren and thanks for hosting the amazing #MySundayPhoto
Enjoy the half term and I hope you all get a much deserved rest. I often end up ankle deep in water when out walking the dog as he drags me in. #mysundayphoto
Ah, yes, the perils of having a dog to walk!
I am so glad it’s half term. We’re ready for the break too.
What a beautiful photo, it does look so peaceful there x
It was a long half term wasn’t it Kim. We all needed a rest but I’m glad to see how well the kids settled back in to school.
Love that you sank into the mud to get the photo! I hope you enjoy a relaxing half term. #mysundayphoto
Thanks Charlotte. Half term was very quiet, but then so was everybody’s!
You found the perfect spot for relaxation. Good thing you didn’t shy away from getting your feet muddy, otherwise you would not have gotten such a beautiful photos. #mysundayphoto
It was worth getting muddy for, that’s for sure!
I hope you’ve all managed to have a good break. Your photo really reminds me of Monet, I’m sure it was worth getting muddy for!
Ooo. Monet! I really like that comparison! Thanks Sarah.