Yesterday involved a lot of driving and a birthday party and I knew id not get home until after dark and would be too nervous about bears to walk then. So I stopped my drive at 4:00 and walked at the beautiful Shelburn Farms. The view of Lake Champlain and the mountains on the other side were amazing, the farm animals were cute, the miles of walking paths so well maintained, and the architecture and art installations added interest. All for free! If I wasn’t in the mindset of getting in a walk everyday, I would miss so many opportunities to see such cool and beautiful things both on my own road and out wherever I find myself. These unexpected little adventures are a gift of the consistent exercise that I didn’t realize was going to be so rewarding! I love going out with my curiosity switched on and ready to see what cool places I can find or small little interesting thing I can spot. It makes something that felt like drudgery in the past feel so enlivening!

Posted by Kara C at 2023-09-03 12:19:22 UTC