A Bimble, Brekky and Birdsong

 Hi de Hi campers,

It's late February and spring is in the air, I decided to get up bright and early and head off to my local woods for a bimble and breakfast. It always a pleasure to amble through the woods and listen to the wildlife as everything starts to kick back into action after winter. 

For breakfast, I decided to treat myself to a spam and egg muffin. I had forgotten how much I like spam but was kicking myself for not bringing any cheese so that I could create my own version of those wonderful McDonalds McMuffins! 

I love it when the days are getting longer though, I was able to get out at 6am, enjoy a few decent hours in the woods and was back home before lunch feeling refreshed and relaxed. Feel free to click on to my video below and see how I got on and enjoy some of the birdsong.


Comments

  1. Matt Bill1 March 2021 at 04:10

    Loved the video. My problem is that I’m a night owl, so find it difficult to do early mornings. Must try to change that!

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  2. Andy1 March 2021 at 04:42

    Nice one Barney,lovely morning out.

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