Ramblings Gloucestershire - Forest of Dean
Oct 2, 2010
Join Clare Balding as she walks through the enchanting Forest of Dean with a lively group carrying donkeys. Experience the joy of slow travel, where participants reflect on kindness and community while sharing personal stories. Delight in the uplifting bond between children and donkeys, fostering confidence and resilience. Explore the forest's history, enjoy a picturesque picnic by the lake, and contemplate transformative journeys towards purpose and acceptance. This journey captures the beauty of connection with nature and one another.
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Spanish Donkey Journey Memories
- Sarah Blowers walked back from Spain with a donkey 15 years ago and wondered if Britain would be as generous as Spain.
- On this Gloucestershire walk, people have been incredibly kind, offering food, drinks, and help generously.
Back-to-Basics Lifestyle Insight
- Living slowly with donkeys reveals how frantic modern life is.
- Focusing on basics like water and food feels like a luxury in this back-to-basics pace.
Homelessness to Confidence
- Scott, who joined from a homelessness project, found confidence and community through walking with donkeys.
- He experienced kindness and social mixing he hadn't encountered before.
