And walkin’s just what they’ll do! Eventually!
I’m so over this cold weather! I want to go outside, to the mountains, and go for a walk. Not in the snow.
The Walks Are The Best Memories
Kim and I have traveled to five continents and dozens of countries and in each of the places we’ve been, it’s the walks we really remember. (helicopters, boats, jeeps, and scuba gear all seem to stick well too!)
A Couple of Amazing Walking Destinations
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil – it’s tough to pin down the best walk we took in Brazil, and we only saw a small part of that amazingly beautiful place. The area around Rio has two don’t miss walks (excluding the beach and city, which could keep you enthralled for months).
The Botanical Gardens – I’ll never forget the rows of absolutely magnificent towering palms lining the main walk through the Jardine Botanico in Rio.
Tijuca National Forest – Wild toucans, views of the city of Rio and Cristo Redentor (Christ The Redeemer) are totally incredible. Only a five minute drive up the mountain from the city, this place feels wild and exotic. I could walk, and walk, and walk.
Waitomo, New Zealand
Of all the jaw dropping things you’ll ever encounter in your life, the glow worm caves of Waitomo, New Zealand will make the short list of “best wow factor”. There is no describing the first-hand view of a dark cavern with a ceiling covered in tiny bio-luminescent creatures that literally…glow!
The area around the caves is amazing and one of my favorite hikes, was just down the road from there. We had an amazing time in an incredible setting where rivers literally pop out of the side of a mountain. And not just water, mind you, but tubers too! They do cavern tubing there where you go into the dark on an inner-tube with nothing but a head-mounted lamp to light your way… and more glow worms!
I’m Hooked On Walking Boots
I’m not sure what it is, but while I’m not one to spend much money on clothes, I’ll sell the farm for some good hiking boots! They just represent freedom and adventure to me in a way that only jeeps and leather backpacks can compete with. I’ve got probably six pairs of great boots. Waterproof boots, leather boots, lightweight boots.
In fact, it was a web page full of walking boots that got me started on this post to begin with!
I’m really yearning to go now!
I know we don’t post much here, but I know some subscribers are still out there… tell me, you loyal ones, where is your favorite place to walk?
This is such a good post Tim!! You guys have walked in some pretty cool places.
I haven’t been as far and wide around the globe but for me….Longboat Key!! There is nothing like aqua clear waves rolling over snow white sand with MY feet in between 🙂
xoxo!
mom
I love walking in the mountains among the evergreens. Here in Utah the Wasatch Mountains have beautiful alpine country! Getting up at that higher altitude provides wonderful fresh air and the woodsy smell is intoxicating!
I also love walking along the Oregon coastline. Nothing beats the wild and rugged beauty your eyes feast on as you walk in the sand as waves come crashing in. ( I was raised in Oregon and miss it! )
God’s awesome majesty is SO evident as we take time to just walk with our ears and eyes (& hearts) wide open!!
Good to see you back !!!
now you’ve got me wanting to go somewhere grand for a walk. Even outside would be nice- if it would Just. STOP. snowing.
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