Walking outside is such a joy. I decided to take my camera with me this weekend and chronicle things of interest along the way. Nature didn’t disappoint.
Exercise can be fun if you like what you are doing. My round trip walk is right at 3 miles and I keep a pretty good pace going, clocking in at 13-14 minutes per mile. Not bad for a walker! No cell phone, headphones or music for me when I walk as I don’t want to miss out on the sounds around me, birds singing, ducks quacking, dogs barking, planes flying overhead. It is refreshing to be in the moment and take in all the sights and sounds. When I walk early in the morning I often hear the male pheasant calling out. A few times when hubby has been walking with me we have even had the pheasant fly up out of the brush along the side of the path. I am not sure who was more surprised, the bird or us!
No pheasant sightings this time but I saw plenty of ducks and geese.
Life is busy at the pond this morning.
This little guy was friendly and came over to greet me.
It was rather quiet on the trail this time.
End of the walk and back home. This is the view from our side yard. We have a pond next to our house and it is a treat to watch the ducks and geese every day. I can see and hear them from some of my kitchen windows and since I spend so much time in the kitchen it is nice to have something natural and pleasant to glance at.
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Carol says:
January 19, 2010 at 6:14 am (UTC -7)
Beautiful photos Tami!! I enjoyed the “walk” with you!!
Carol
Tami says:
January 20, 2010 at 7:30 pm (UTC -7)
Thank you Carol. I wish a group of us could walk it together!
Wendy says:
January 19, 2010 at 6:40 pm (UTC -7)
Lovely place to take a walk Tami! I see Canada is represented too – a Canadian Goose is visiting at your pond. I am enjoying your site very much. Well done!
Tami says:
January 20, 2010 at 7:31 pm (UTC -7)
Wendy yes we have plenty of your Geese hanging out at the ponds here!
Connie says:
January 19, 2010 at 7:01 pm (UTC -7)
What a wonderful idea.Love the walk w/you.The food looks amazing.Glad to know what you & hubby look like finally.Are the kids going to let you post their pics?
Tami says:
January 20, 2010 at 7:32 pm (UTC -7)
Connie I will ask the kids if I can post their lovely faces for all to see!
Glynys says:
January 20, 2010 at 9:24 pm (UTC -7)
How lucky you are to have such a beatuiful walk every day. Look forward to seeing some more pictures.
Tami says:
January 21, 2010 at 11:35 pm (UTC -7)
Welcome Glynys. Thanks for stopping by.
Jessica says:
January 21, 2010 at 7:43 pm (UTC -7)
A very beautiful walk indeed! I’m enjoying nutmegnotebook! I already have a few of your recipes on my list to make next week!
Tami says:
January 22, 2010 at 6:48 am (UTC -7)
Hi Jessica, let me know what recipes you try and give me a review!
Jan-Tami's Mom says:
January 24, 2010 at 8:15 pm (UTC -7)
My dear daughter you have the best of both worlds. City and close to nature. What a great idea to share with all.
Bless and Be Blessed
Tami says:
January 25, 2010 at 2:57 am (UTC -7)
We sure do have the best of both worlds!
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