Walking for Wellness and Healthy Habits

Hi Everyone

Hope you’re all enjoying your walking!! I continue to be inspired by this thread.

I went on a lengthy walk this weekend. It was a long drive to get there, with some of it down dirt roads. But it was worth it!

Walked through beautiful bushland with the sound of running water in creeks and the crashing sounds of waterfalls (some you could only glimpse, others came into full view). Ended up having to do a short, sharp incline that tested out some new scrambling skills (slow going but I got there).

The reward was ending up at some large, beautiful rock pools. Didn’t go for a swim but it was a glorious spot for morning tea. Lots of lovely birds along the way and some kangaroos.

Went on a second hike, which took us through an unused track which was slow going underfoot. Still not too bad, though.

Hi @sol_87

Thanks for your reply.

@Delicatessen

I am imagining beautiful waterfalls and birdsong. How lovely. Well done on your hike. Sounds like the scrambling was well rewarded. I really should buy a National Parks Pass. We have one not too far away. Probably 20 minutes drive or so. Nature walks are so lovely.

Meggle

Sounds lovely @Delicatessen . Last week I walked part of a nature trail along a suburban creek and saw a few ducks. I've been doing more incidental walking and skipping my usual circuit but it's no substitute, I think I should try to do both. Today I didn't walk far but picked up a bagful of litter along the way.

@Dimity @Delicatessen @sol_87 @TAB @perspective @Dimity @tyme

Hi guys,

Yesterday and today I walked up to the shops and back. I need to get back to walking every day. It’s a bit harder with rainy weather. This week is sunny again though. I should make hay while the sun shines. Yesterday and today I was forced to walk as hubby has the car. He has started working again which is great. I really need to head down to the park for a walk every afternoon. I am considering buying a National Parks Pass when hubby has his knee surgery and he can walk again. I love to hike.

Meggle

Well done Meggle. Victoria doesn't charge for national parks entry - perhaps they should to contribute to maintenance.

I'm still walking but my back's a bit sore. Probably something to do with picking up 154 pieces of litter the other day. A lot of them small but I didn't want them to get into the storm water drains (thence waterways and the bay). I used to pick up regularly - something to aim for.

well done @Oaktree sounds positive . Plus money got to help re husband ?

@sol_87 @TAB @Dimity @Delicatessen @perspective

Hi guys,

I forgot to report in yesterday. Yesterday morning I went for a walk along an ocean path. It was very pleasant. I saw a willy wagtail along the way. It isn’t a particularly long walk but it does have a hill in it. The water looked very pretty too.

Meggle

.. nice one @Oaktree I havent tried a walk for couple days, should do something today