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Tag Archives: walking
Creatures of habit
We are creatures of habit – even as we travel. That’s a good thing. As we carefully cultivated good habits and built them into our routine, we decided: why not keep it going? For many years we have taken walks … Continue reading
Posted in US - miscellaneous
Tagged beaver, Jackson Hole, travel, walking, wildlife, Wyoming
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A Sunday stroll from Agato to Otavalo
We took a taxi from our hotel in Otavalo up into the mountains to the little hamlet of Agato with our friends, Jo and Louise. We had the most delightful visit with Miguel Andrango, one of the best weavers in … Continue reading
Posted in Ecuador, South America - 2016
Tagged Agato, Ecuador, Miguel Andrango, Otavalo, Peguche Falls, travel, walking, weaver
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Variety is the spice of life
We want variety, color, drama, and beauty on the walks we take each day. Is that too much to ask? We think not. Scenic walking routes criss-cross Victoria, located at the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Many days we walked … Continue reading
Posted in Canada - Vancouver Island
Tagged Beacon Hill Park, birds, Canada, parks, travel, Vancouver Island, Victoria, walking
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The camera comes with us on our daily walk
We’ve always taken a daily walk. Before we left on this trip, the walk was a prescribed route that wound through our neighborhood. We enjoyed the same walk every day, day-in and day-out, for many years. Changes in the landscape … Continue reading
Posted in Around-the World - 2013-14, Portugal - Europe
Tagged around the world, photography, Porto, Portugal, travel, walking
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FAST downhill exit
A unique-to-Madeira, crazy, and really fun way to get back down to the city center from the Monte Palace Tropical Gardens is to take a basket toboggan ride down. Or, you can walk down the very steep and narrow streets … Continue reading
Walking for more than exercise
We walk every day. We like to walk, and walking 10,000 steps or more daily is good for our health, so why not? We always try to find a place offering scenic views, presenting a choice of routes, and promising … Continue reading
Posted in Around-the World - 2013-14, Italy - Rome
Tagged angel, around the world, Bernini, Castel San Angelo, Italy, Pantheon, Ponte Sant'Angelo, Rome, Santa Maria, St. Peter’s, Trastevere, travel, walking
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A side effect of our long trip: weight loss
We’ve surprised ourselves by a gradual weight loss on our trip thus far. Yes, we wanted to lose weight, but be didn’t think we would. So, we’re more than surprised – maybe shocked is the better word. We weren’t on … Continue reading
