We took a little road trip in February up the West Coast.

Dry and dusty, a bit untidy in parts, the odd smelly fish factory providing much needed employment in the area......beautiful in parts....quirky....interesting.

We re-energised at a tranquil beach.....

Learned about the West Coast Fossils.....

Enjoyed the buzz of the fishing village of Paternoster.....

How important is it to take little trips away?

It always feels so good to get home again........so why go away?

I don't know the answer but I know that I find the planning of a little trip lots of fun. The trip itself can be quite stressful as things aren't always as you expect ....as you planned......as you imagined.......but being flexible and enjoying things not quite as you expected is also fun! And good for the mind!

Yes that's probably it.......if you are lucky enough to be able to take a little trip away......just a hour or two or a few days......it feeds the mind......it exercises the brain!