There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing.
-A Swedish saying
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My wander by the river turned wetter and wetter the more I walked. It was beautiful, with the grey sky, the shining leaves and the drops on the river. I was prepared with my rain jacket. It sounded like I was in a tent with the pitter patter noise on my head, quite comforting.
I love the above quote. It inspires me to get out whatever the weather. So don’t wait for perfect weather to get out in nature. As Robert Baden-Powell said, ‘be prepared’ which is the motto of Girl Guides and Scouts all over the world. Look at the forecast and pack what you need. And enjoy how the weather can change our familiar environments to be something quite different.
![Wet person walking in the rain beside the Clutha River.](https://wellnature.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_2541-2-e1551317524934-1024x768.jpg)