I have returned from my 8+ km walk, it has been a beautiful day for one. So many flowers out and about. Different part of town than what I’m used to so fascinating to look at the architecture - things you can easily miss in a car.
The funniest thing I saw was a specialty bra shop with larger sizes… Located right next to a physio. They know their target market. Stupid large boob problems.
The only real way to get to know a city or even a neighbourhood is to strap on one’s walking shoes and walk it. It’s the best. I do not truly understand why people are glued to their phones and headphones, when they pass through a changing landscape that is worthy of close observation. The changing seasons, the changing people, you really do have to pay close attention to keep up with what’s happening in this city. Plus all the possibilities for casual conversation with gardeners and dog walkers and the like. When one has the time and opportunity, walking the streets can offer great rewards. A lovely soft velvety evening like tonight is perfect.
I agree with everything in your comment (and what a fantastic word to describe the evening - velvety indeed). I will confess I do also enjoy walking with headphones on; I’m not always up for a conversation and I do find the music and landscape heighten my experience of each other. Particularly great when one is feeling fragile or vulnerable. But then you do lose that aural experience of the neighbourhood which has a lot to offer too, when you’re ready to receive it.
But there is so much to drink of when travelling by foot. For anyone who loves plants it’s a no brainer of course.
The caveat is walking along awful, car-centric stroads like Bell Street or Nepean Hwy - ugh. Or some of the outer suburbs with boundary to boundary houses and nary a tree. Those can be actively stress inducing.
I have returned from my 8+ km walk, it has been a beautiful day for one. So many flowers out and about. Different part of town than what I’m used to so fascinating to look at the architecture - things you can easily miss in a car.
The funniest thing I saw was a specialty bra shop with larger sizes… Located right next to a physio. They know their target market. Stupid large boob problems.
The only real way to get to know a city or even a neighbourhood is to strap on one’s walking shoes and walk it. It’s the best. I do not truly understand why people are glued to their phones and headphones, when they pass through a changing landscape that is worthy of close observation. The changing seasons, the changing people, you really do have to pay close attention to keep up with what’s happening in this city. Plus all the possibilities for casual conversation with gardeners and dog walkers and the like. When one has the time and opportunity, walking the streets can offer great rewards. A lovely soft velvety evening like tonight is perfect.
I agree with everything in your comment (and what a fantastic word to describe the evening - velvety indeed). I will confess I do also enjoy walking with headphones on; I’m not always up for a conversation and I do find the music and landscape heighten my experience of each other. Particularly great when one is feeling fragile or vulnerable. But then you do lose that aural experience of the neighbourhood which has a lot to offer too, when you’re ready to receive it.
But there is so much to drink of when travelling by foot. For anyone who loves plants it’s a no brainer of course.
The caveat is walking along awful, car-centric stroads like Bell Street or Nepean Hwy - ugh. Or some of the outer suburbs with boundary to boundary houses and nary a tree. Those can be actively stress inducing.
I love seeing (and smelling!) all the beautiful flowers at this time of year. It really does lift the spirits.
And Claratyne sales figures.