I went for a lovely winter walk a couple of days ago with a friend and her friend. It made me sorry that I've been hiding away from the outdoors and exercising at the gym during the cold weather. We went along a lovely path, and didn't have to cross a single road. I wish I had snapped some photos of the frozen river scene under the bridges we crossed. I suppose I can always go again. It was about -6C and sunny. The paths were snowy but not too icy.
My friend's friend had recently had 2 knee replacements and I'm guessing she is in her seventies. She walks her dog every day along that path. After the walk, we were invited into her house for a lovely cup of tea and some cake. It's an older home, very tastefully decorated, and it's obvious she's a book lover. She had a couple of lovely old family photos on display and it was then that I noticed what a physically beautiful woman she is.
There is a small barn at the back of the house that has been converted into a tenant's apartment. I thought, what a great idea to have a tenant at the back if you are living on your own. She volunteers, visiting homes of terminally ill people. We talked about those experiences for a bit. There was a leukemia patient in her thirties who seemed to have no friends, except for her husband. When she died, all these people showed up at her funeral. It seems the young avoid the terminally ill. Fortunately, most young people don't die that young.
As an aside, my actual friend has a trip booked to Chile and of course there was a recent earthquake there. It's ironic because she had a trip booked there last year around the same time and of course, there was an earthquake at the time. She is going ahead with her plans for the time being.
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I don't mind walking in the cold, but the ice that came along with our last round of snow made everything too slick for me. Thank goodness it's gone except for a few stray patches that are always in the shade.
You have a cup of tea, or dinner, with, like, everybody! LOL!
You talk to some very interesting people. :)
I love walking, hot or cold!
I, too, volunteer with hospice. It is very rewarding.
That was interesting Christine. I have been doing lots of walking lately too except its so very humid and hot here. I enjoy reading about people you meet - the older I get the more I find people fascinating. We have so much to learn from others which is kind of the point of my next post. City life means you meet lots of interesting people and they all have stories to tell. Hope you are doing well over your way and the family is all good!
I can't remember the last time I took a walk in the snow. i've never been much of a cold weather girl but I your post makes it sound so inviting.
Cheers, jj
I really admire people who care for others and remain active throughout their lives. My husband is always after me to exercise more. I know he's right.
Kathy, I know what you mean.
Mr. Bill that's my life, what can I say!
Jenn that is admirable volunteer work, not something a lot of people would do.
So nice to hear from you, Lilly, and strange to hear talk of hot, humid weather! It will be here, soon enough though.
Joanna, it was so sunny and beautiful out that day
Kay, I admire those people too.
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