Dodging the grind

Posted Thursday, July 24, 2008, 12:08 AM by Lonely Planet

It's way too easy to get bogged down in the 9-to-5. Sometimes the routine can even infiltrate the precious weekend. Thing is, a solid recharge, a casting aside of the shackles, is often closer than you think. If you're lucky you can switch environments from office blah to country aah without cracking the hour. Kind of obvious, sure, but it never ceases to be a revelation to me. Last weekend an old buddy and I hit the mountains for two days of fresh air, fresh scones, open fires and flannelette pyjamas. I came home recharged and chirpy and feeling like all was well in my world.

It's smart to keep in mind that getting away is closer and easier than you may think - and hanging out with a B&B's resident Labrador is balm for the jangled soul.

- Dee Dee Luxe

Labels: relaxation

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