Walking and thinking

[azziria]

Walked into town and back to buy a present for DS's friend's birthday.

Someone asked me earlier why I wanted to walk in and not cycle, which would be quicker. I think it's because walking time is thinking time, time to stride out along traffic-free pavements (sidewalks) and let my mind ramble and free-associate. When you're cycling you're driving, you have to concentrate on the road and on second-guessing the car drivers. You can't just wander mentally (not unless you want to end up under a truck, that is...).

So, walked 12 km (just over 7 miles) in total on a drizzly morning.

Comments

[melancthe.livejournal.com]

I also love the mental rambling that I get to do when going for a walk. You're just more dedicated about the distance than I am. :)

[viggorlijah.livejournal.com]

Out of curiousity, how long did it take you to walk that long? I've been walking for a while now and I adore it. Your lj accounts of running where part of the push I had to get out - you just make it sound like such a pleasure.

[azziria.livejournal.com]

Took me about 2 hours 10 minutes in total - I was slightly faster walking home than walking into town, which probably means something!