Sugarloaf Mountain

Today I decided to take Winston for some fresh air and a bit of exercise. I've climbed Sugarloaf Mountain a few times with my ex-husband but never on my own. The thought of doing so has always made me feel scared and I would come up with all sorts of excuses why I couldn't do it. I have now changed that and feel pretty proud of myself.

We had a quick look at the map in the car park.

I am here... apparently!

I couldn't quite remember which paths to take so I decided to wing it and see what happened. Usually this would put me on edge and I wouldn't enjoy myself but not today... today was awesome!

Sugarloaf Mountain

We took our time and enjoyed our surroundings. I reluctantly let Winston off the lead, he loves to run around like a nutter. This is another thing that makes me anxious... he could run off, he could get lost, he could decide never to come back to me. Those are a few of the things that constantly go around and around in my head until I put him back on the lead. Insane right?!

Trig point at the top

There were a few people at the top already so I found a quiet spot for me and Winston to just sit. The views are breathtaking, I live in a beautiful part of the World.

Perfect view for tea and biscuits

The walk is about 5km and it was 5km of pure heaven.

Me and my favourite walking buddy.

I am planning to do more mountain walks on my own so think I need to buy a map... and then learn how to read one. I'm sure it can't be that hard.

Today I kicked myself a bit further out of my comfort zone and I rocked it!

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Holiday Cottage Heaven

Right now I am sat on the sofa in a holiday cottage in the Brecon Beacons and feel so peaceful. I am surrounded by countryside and mountains. My dog is asleep on his bed in front of the wood burner and snoring gently. It's raining outside and pretty windy but I don't care, in fact I'm loving it.

Zzzzzzz

I am in heaven but I also feel as though I could cry at the thought of having to leave here tomorrow morning. I have been here 3 nights and have loved every second of them. I feel sad that I'm going back to reality tomorrow and back to all the life issues I am trying to deal with.

*ping*

I have just created a new life goal! One day I will own a small cottage like this one with its wood floors, high ceilings, beams, wood burner and enclosed garden. I want to live in a rural location but not too rural. I want to be close enough to a village or small town so that I can get back into civilisation when I want to but also just far enough away so that I enjoy the peace and quiet. I will live near mountains and woods so that my dog and I can spend each day exploring. Heaven!

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