For anyone that lives in the city, you know that getting away from the hustle sometimes can be rejuvenating. The people, the traffic, the fast-paced way of life, they all add stress to our lives. So I am headed to the country this weekend to get some fresh air and rest and relaxation.
This weekend, my friends and I are venturing out. We did some research and found that there are tons of ‘pick your own’ orchards just 10 minutes from DC. Depending on the orchard, you can pick apples, peaches, berries and other vegetables.
When I was a kid, my family used to take us to Blake’s Big Apple Orchard about 20 minutes away from our house. I remember rows and rows of apple trees and they had a huge red barn with a white apple painted on the side. My sister and I used to challenge each other to see who could fill up our bag first. I’m not sure who won. And after running around and picking apples for what seemed like hours, my parents would buy us each a piece of pie and fresh apple cider.
Remembering all the good times, I am really excited to head out of DC and go to an orchard. This weekend is supposed to be a perfect 75 degrees and sunny. Going fruit-picking will be an excellent way to get some exercise and enjoy the outdoors. I might even challenge one of my friends to see who can fill up the bag first.
So no matter where you live, step out this weekend and spend the last days of summers outdoors.
Justin - A Lumen
