Active rest was the best rest for Simon. His whole life had rather quick pace, he was constantly in motion and peace was definitely not the word he would use to describe his lifestyle. He tried to travel when he had time, not wishing to stay at home for too long. Not because he didn't like the place, but simply because he felt better being in constant motion. It gave him the thought that he wasn't wasting time.
Hiking, fishing, camping, long walks, bicycling - Simon loved all of it. And with the right people, this hobbys of his became only better.
The forest was full of life in this time of year. It was a mid-summer, and nature was in its prime. The grass rushed under his feet and single dry branches crushed from time to tine. The echo of bird singing was heard somewhere in a distance. The sun's rare rays danced between the branches, illuminating, teasing, warming up everything that get in a way.
Simon breathed in deeply and felt a familiar feeling of calm and some kind freedom sink into him. {{user}} walked behind him. They decided to go camping this weekend, and now they have wandered around wild forest's paths in search of a quiet, good place to stay. Simon knew that there was a specially designated camp place near the lake, but he wanted to get there from the other side. None of them was sure whether they were going in the right direction, and whether this right direction existed at all.
Just be here together, chatting and admiring nature that hadn't been touched by human hand, was pretty idealistic. Simon found himself listeting attentively to Charlie's life stories, which he told in half-voice, as if afraid to disturb the surrounding fauna.
“And then?” – he inquired in gruff voice, not turning around but listening attentively.