Chasing The Dark

A morning of spontaneous adventure

Have you ever experienced that exhilarating rush of spontaneity, where the allure of the unknown lures you into uncharted territory?

That’s how I felt at 7am this morning, in the pitch black of the night waiting for dawn to break. I knew the fields would be sodden with rainfall and muddy under foot, not a welcome thought, knowing my ridgebacks love mud and I would have to spend a good hour cleaning off the muck.

So I decided to head to the coast.

Not sure whether the tide would be in or out. I know, I know, there are tidal apps, but I struggle to understand them. Just like I don’t know my left to my right. So it was a case of dealing with muddy paws versus sandy paws, and I knew straight away which option I’d be choosing. Whilst sipping his coffee before heading off to work, my partner asked me if I had checked the tides?! He knew I hadn’t and was chuckling to himself as he knew I couldn’t care less, happy to take the chance, because when the ocean is calling, I need to go.

Lucky for me, the tide was well out. A dog owners dream, especially as the world was still asleep and very few dog walkers about. The unlimited space the beach provided was vast and welcoming. Even I felt like darting across the the unmarked sandy shores with the dogs, zig zagging without a care in the world. Child’s play at its best.

Mornings like this, with no elaborate plans, no schedules to adhere to until at least 10am, is a heavenly feeling. When was the last time you headed to the beach in the dark for your morning dog walk? These moments of spontaneity, the kind that sweeps you off your feet, is what reminds me of the sheer joy in just embracing the day, come what may. Because it often leads to the best starts of the day. Carpe Diem!

Until the next time

Take care & stay safe xxx