I talk here of the love of trees. My father was a passionate tree lover all of his life. I have stepped into his shoes. I share a short story of my father and the life long love of one particular tree.

Walking is good for you. Studies suggest that inhaling compounds that are released from the rain improves our mood, while the abundance of negative air ions – created as water and air molecules collide making a molecule with an extra charge – can improve respiratory health and immunity.