Holidays are just about the best chance you ever get to become fit and strong through play. But do you know how to use a holiday to get fit and strong while enjoying the best holiday ever?
This is the story of how I did just this last year and it is still one of the best set of memories I made last year or any year but also one of the most active, playful and fun.
I don’t have time yet to explain everything about each day so I’m starting with the pictures of things we saw, did and enjoyed as a simple guide to how much good recovery, eating and movement you can get on holiday.
Enjoy 🙂
We set off
Wake me up when we get there.
We’ve arrived, Daddy come out and play!!!
Let’s explore!!!
Look we’re staying next to the sea 🙂
It’s nice, there are boats and stuff. What’s that island over there called?
Look dad, there’s a jellyfish!!!
I’m going to get a better look. Excuse me daddy 🙂
Wow that really is huge.
It turns out that this was the same day thousands of huge jellyfish washed up on Weymouth beach and we saw this one on neighbouring portland beach.
Little one is in bed, time for Daddy to explore.
Just look at the across the sea.
This is Sandsfoot castle which was built in the 1500’s on the orders of King Henry VIII
The view from inside the castle out to see really has to be experienced.
The view from the castle to Portland is just stunning too.
This is how I found out I was doing something quite special to me. We have an old railway in Milton Keynes that was converted to a railway walk that I use all the time because it has beautiful views. It turns out that Weymouth has a railway walk too and I was walking all along it. The views are also amazing and, just like at home, every so often you walk past a platform that passengers used to wait at which reminds you that a steam train used to tootle past your feet every day. It’s a surreal experience.
Here is one of the platforms.
A distant view of Nothe Fort. At the time I didn’t know I would visit it. I just enjoyed the view.
Results
These are the stats for the day. I surprised myself to be honest. 17,699 steps and such a great time.
Go play 🙂
So there you have it. The start of our holiday and I’ve moved, played and enjoyed and every minute. We’re all tired and can’t wait for tomorrow.
Comments 1
I must say I’m not one to sit on a beach on holiday, I always have to be active, exploring, walking and doing. Looks like you chose a great base to get out and do just that with the children and for some space to think and admore nature on your own. I lookfroward to the next installment. Thank you for sharing with me on #CountryKids