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I don\u2019t always get out for a walk at lunchtime, sometimes I don\u2019t stop at all, but when I do, it feels worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With so little rain lately, the woodland paths have dried out enough to wander without worrying about ruining my shoes or traipsing mud back into the office. And with the bluebells already putting on a show this year, it doesn\u2019t take much convincing to step away from the desk, even if only for ten minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"A<\/a><\/figure><\/div>
\"Bluebell<\/a><\/figure>
\"Gogerddan<\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>
\"Lunchtime<\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I can\u2019t really complain. Working from home, I can be at the beach and back in under five minutes. In the office, the bluebells are just as close. Either way, there\u2019s always something to encourage me out for some fresh air and a chance to have a break.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I don\u2019t always get out for a walk at lunchtime, sometimes I don\u2019t stop at all, but when I do, it feels worth it. With so little rain lately, the woodland paths have dried out enough to wander without worrying about ruining my shoes or traipsing mud back into the office. 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