Once again, the sky is thundering. Every afternoon for the last 2 weeks, there has been a quick and productive storm which is keeping everything green. Today I brought it on by hanging clothes on the line.
I've been trying to walk 5 miles/day to get ready for the distance hiking that is inevitable this Friday. I am pitifully overweight and I've been lazy, so even a 5 mile walk (not even hike) is a challenge. I do walk faster in the city.
There are shades of meaning in separating walking, hiking and backpacking. I think the differences are location and gear. A walking can happen anywhere and anytime. A hike means leaving the pavement at least part of the walk and may or may not require a trekking pole and water bottle, but usually does. Backpacking is a hike that is multiple days so requires a pack with overnighting gear. If you go on a hike to an equipped cabin or chalet- it's a hike (or trek or track, depending on the country).
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Hey, walking 5 miles is nothing to feel bad about!
I am overweight too and I can barely walk three miles!
Also, don't get sick when you run through the rain!
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