It’s Friday so let’s all daydream… which would you rather do and why?

  • ExtraMedicated@lemmy.worldEnglish
    4·
    3 days ago

    I’m lazy and tend to sit around a lot. That said, I’d still take woods over beach any day. I got my camera and telephoto lens for wildlife photos, walking in the shade at a comfortable pace… That’s a good way to spend a couple hours.

  • southsamurai@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    2·
    3 days ago

    There was a time I wouldn’t have been able to choose. Truth be told, the only reason I can choose is that I can’t hike any more, so that’s what I really want back.

    But, ngl, at my age, I think I’d end up choosing the beach more often than hiking if the ability came back.

  • Hamartiogonic@sopuli.xyzEnglish
    11·
    4 days ago

    Forests are much more fun IMO. There’s always so much to see and experience. Bring binoculars with you, and you can try identifying birds. If you’re into botany, there’s no shortage of plants to explore. If chilling is your thing, find the nearest fireplace. If there’s a lake or a pond, you could combine that with swimming too. Bring a fishing rod, and you’ll have a chance to get some food.

  • Coelacanth@feddit.nuEnglish
    5·
    4 days ago

    I need more details! Is it a sandy beach or cliffs? Is it secluded or populated? Is it tropical or temperate?

      • Coelacanth@feddit.nuEnglish
        3·
        4 days ago

        In that case I’d rather not! 😅

        I don’t really like people looking at me, and I don’t like the noise and clamor of families with children. I guess I’m a bit of a miserable misanthrope at my core. Those crowded typical beaches have never really appealed to me. Give me some secluded cliffs by a forest lake though and we can have a conversation.

  • Mac@mander.xyzEnglish
    11·
    4 days ago

    Forest hike.

    I’m not super into chilling in that way and the sun hates me. I enjoy hiking much more.
    Of course, there are variables that affect the decision here but in general: forest hike.

    Edit: bunch of hiking buds in here! Love it.

  • Peasley@lemmy.worldEnglish
    9·
    4 days ago

    I’d prefer the forest. I love learning about local flora, and take tons of plant photos on my hikes. At least in my area, beaches are dominated by 1-3 invasive species, while forests mostly have intact native species diversity.

    I’m sure if i were into birds i’d have a different answer.

    • Catoblepas@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
      4·
      4 days ago

      I’m into birds, and I prefer the forest too! Warblers don’t hang out at the beach, and down the path of seagull identification lies terror…

      • Peasley@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        4 days ago

        I agree about the seagulls! They all look the same to me but there are apparently 2-4 species in my area depending on the season

  • tauren@lemm.eeEnglish
    2·
    4 days ago

    I’d go to the forest if the law prohibited the bears from eating me.

    • C45513@lemm.eeEnglish
      3·
      3 days ago

      Good answer. Not enough people know how strictly law-abiding most bears are.

  • CouncilOfFriends@slrpnk.netEnglish
    3·
    4 days ago

    From the comments and my experience being among vegetation versus getting sand everywhere, it’s clear that we all came from the trees. To fully self-actualize we must all return to monke.

  • stelelor@lemmy.caEnglish
    2·
    4 days ago

    Beach for me! For one, I live in a semi-rural forested area. For two, as a kid we went to the beach every summer for a couple weeks at a time and it was THE BEST. Dozing off under the parasol with my toes in warm sand, feeling the rumble of the waves nearby, hearing the muffled sounds of children playing, smelling sunscreen and seaweed and corn on the cob…