Sometimes, the best adventures don’t take you far from home. Today, my daughter and I decided to take a short walk. It was just about two kilometers. The walk started from our garden and the house we’re slowly reconstructing in our village. The goal wasn’t distance, but inspiration: to enjoy the outdoors and let her creativity roam.

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She had recently bought herself an A4 clip board for sketching in nature (Here’s a similar sturdy clipboard we love — https://amzn.to/3MiKCQ2), and she was eager to try it out. She explored the surroundings with her pencils and sketchbook (We went for minimalism with just charcoal black pencils similar to these — https://amzn.to/3MiYeL7, but I love the idea of buying this set for the next adventure — https://amzn.to/3Md2R9B). I was struck by how much joy she found in the little details. She spotted countless shapes in nature—a heart-shaped tree, a dog-shaped one, and other whimsical forms that sparked her imagination. Her eyes seemed to see the world in ways I often miss.

I walked alongside her, enjoying the fresh air and quiet, noticing the simple beauty of the village fields. I took a few pictures of the round straw bales resting in the fields, their golden color catching the sunlight. Later, when I looked at the photos, I realized the clouds had formed unusual, almost artistic patterns—a detail I hadn’t noticed while walking. Nature, it seems, always has surprises, if you take the time to observe.

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Our walk was short, but it reminded me that being close to nature doesn’t require a long hike or a distant landscape. It’s about noticing textures, colors, and shapes, and taking a moment to slow down. For children, it’s a way to explore creativity, and for adults, it’s a chance to rediscover wonder in small details we often overlook.

We returned home with sketches, photos, and a quiet sense of satisfaction. Not far traveled, but much appreciated. Sometimes, a short walk in the village fields is all you need to feel connected—to nature, to creativity, and to each other.