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Back to Stickwick!
Mar. 27th, 2022 11:08 amFor the first time in over two years, my primary human and I went back to Stickwick Manor in Devon, for a glorious week of writing/walking/caching/eating. It was great to be back!
We did a lot more walking than usual while we were there - it's always a bit of an adventure, since it's mostly single-track roads with high hedges and the hills are BRUTAL. Photos don't really do the landscape justice.
But the weather was gorgeous, we were keen to get some exercise, and we discovered a (hilly and muddy) bridle path that offered a good off-road option:
We also did some solo caching for the first time (all other caching expeditions have involved the secondary human), which was fun.
Hunting for caches definitely sent us further afield than we would otherwise have gone, and gave purpose and direction to several of our walks.
We were always glad to get back to our lovely room (we always have the same room when we stay here) and enjoy the sunshine and the view from the window seat, while working.
The only slight intrusion on our peace and productivity was this fellow, who gobbled about outside our window all day (starting very early). He was a bit over-friendly for our tastes...
It was wonderful to be away, to be back in a familiar and much-loved location, to be looked after so well, and to get so much creative work done.
We did a lot more walking than usual while we were there - it's always a bit of an adventure, since it's mostly single-track roads with high hedges and the hills are BRUTAL. Photos don't really do the landscape justice.
But the weather was gorgeous, we were keen to get some exercise, and we discovered a (hilly and muddy) bridle path that offered a good off-road option:
We also did some solo caching for the first time (all other caching expeditions have involved the secondary human), which was fun.
Hunting for caches definitely sent us further afield than we would otherwise have gone, and gave purpose and direction to several of our walks.
We were always glad to get back to our lovely room (we always have the same room when we stay here) and enjoy the sunshine and the view from the window seat, while working.
The only slight intrusion on our peace and productivity was this fellow, who gobbled about outside our window all day (starting very early). He was a bit over-friendly for our tastes...
It was wonderful to be away, to be back in a familiar and much-loved location, to be looked after so well, and to get so much creative work done.
