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Conversations while Walking for Pleasure
7/5/15
Canberra Centenary Trail
Walking
Cross stitch
Air force
Learning the keyboard
The Larapinta
Retirement
On the river I was the oldest by at least 25 years. A week later hiking the best section of the Centenary Trail I was the youngest at 57. The pace was spritely.
Travelling the USA
Walking in NZ
The Coast to Coast
Injuries
Teaching
Walking lends itself to chatting. It passes the time, develops friendships. Some psychologists even carry on therapy sessions with clients as they pace together. Only some of the conversation topics were predictable.
Ailments
Painting
Marathon running
Customs
The West Highland Way
One fellow was planning a walking trip to UK. His itinerary involved two long walks linking some of the best long distance trails. 497 miles over 42 days. Solo. The day’s trek had been a little slow for him.
Dodgy hips and knees
Stories
The Milford Track
Painting
The walk was led from the front. Making her contribution to the group. Some like her walk nearly every day of the week.
Changes in the Budget to pensions
Walking Britain
The Routeburn
Leading walks
Ray had a bit of a limp and had a slightly slower but no less determined gait. He asserted that his imminent op was due to his 13 marathons run in years past. He deserves to be on “Australian Story”. 79.
Inspiring.
Hall to Forde. 17.2 km. 420 m of ascent. 9.00 am – 1.50pm.
Walking With The ACT WFP (Walking For Pleasure)
