I often drive. I often walk too – but I tend to not walk along the paths I drive on – so it's kind of neat to see what I can see when I am on foot.
It's a whole new perspective.
It's a bit like being in the passenger seat and having a different visual experience – except that these were photos were taken from points where cars are not allowed – like a sidewalk or a park.
Paul Bunyon – up close
Paul Bunyon from across the street
Then through the park
Sometimes I let my camera run and grab video of the scenes from the train rides – but I have not edited those videos – that's a task for a rainy winter day.
Thoughts? Comments? Thank you…
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11 responses to “Taking a Walk Instead of a Drive”
Lynn, I love the pictures you shared of Paul Bunyon. I am a Minnesota native and these pics bring back memories of when I was a kid and we went to Paul Bunyon Land in Brainerd, MN LOL This is my favorite time of year and I love walking along the trails that we have here in Spokane, WA — I always come home with something to use for my crafts or pictures to add to the scrapbook 😉 Thanks for sharing this post!!! I love it!!!!
The Bunyon statue got a coat of paint and looks so much better. It sits in the Kenton neighborhood of Portland and is a landmark. I too pick stuff up when walking on beaches or in the woods and use it for “projects.” Glad to know I’m not the only one. I have an old lobster pot I once found that keeps moving with me – some day I’ll make a table from it.
I love to walk. I walk primarily for exercise but it helps my moods, and I do my best thinking while walking. By the way, was the tree photo taken in the spring? Or do you have trees in bloom in Oregon now?
Alana – these photos were from this past Spring. Leaves are falling now. I find walking helps me think too – as long as I walk in non-traffic areas. Thanks for the comment.
Lynn
I used to run every day for 7 miles. Now as I get older and things start moving a little slower attend the walk a lot more. The walks are really enjoy the trails through the forest here in Western Washington. It’s amazing what you can see me actually slow down and enjoy things around you.
Clint – thank you for your comment. I love walking – cities or forests. You are right – it’s great to slow down and actually look at your surroundings. We are usually in too much of a hurry.
Lynn
Thank you for the comment – none of us walk as much as we “should” – so I’m glad to nudge you – [and by posting this I get myself going too :-)]
Lynn
I enjoy the scenery when I do walk; but I don’t walk as much as I should but this has given me a push to walk a little more.
my comment to you landed below 🙂
I absolutely LOVE walking, too.The process of walking for me is so much slower and contemplative even than biking (which I enjoy very much, too, but when I want to be less meditative).
Thank you – walking is meditative. Maybe that’s why I do so much walking – it helps me think. When on my bike or skis – the thoughts come but I tend to keep them on hold til I stop to view the scenery. [safety first :-)]
Lynn