wednesday's words and wanderings and wonderings

One of the many things I love about traveling is that we walk a lot. One day in London we logged 12 miles. We were out and about all day long, we took breaks, and at the end of the day we had tired feet. Yes, we take public transportation or Uber, but when we get to where we're going, we walk. There are so many things to discover while walking, whether it's intentional or not. I enjoy strolls through neighborhoods, through parks, along rivers, through the skyscraper jungles, absorbing the calm and quiet, the life on the river, and the sounds of the city. You become part of where you are and where you are becomes part of you.

The other day the health app on my phone informs me that my walking distance has decreased. My walking around here is usually 3-5 miles a day, not the 7-12 that we put in on our holiday. One day after clearing out a couple gardens and then taking the dead foliage to the yard waste drop off, I stopped by Delco Park to get some steps in to avoid the health app scolding. The park is 69 acres with soccer and baseball fields, a fishing pond, picnic shelters, playgrounds, and walking paths. We spent a lot of time at Delco Park watching both our boys play soccer. Lots of good memories hanging out with the parents and not-as-fun memories sitting on the sidelines in inclement weather. Walking here takes me down memory lane and it's relaxing. I like to take time to notice what's happening around me.

Now that autumn has arrived, the flowers are fading away and the skeleton is all that exists now from the Queen Anne's Lace.

"Old Man" and his Chevy truck

I wanted to go straight on the path but that gaggle of geese was intimidating. They get mean and hissy when they think you're invading their space.

The ducks love sunning on the rocks

In 2002 an International Stone Sculpting Exposition was held at Delco Park. This piece is called Rock Waves and it mimics the ripple effects in the pond. More rock sculptures can be found in other locations around the city.

The fishing pier is a popular place to sit and relax. When I got to the park, a couple people were sitting on the pier listening to music. Toward the end of my walk, those two had left and a couple guys took their place, finding their enjoyment with fishing and smoking weed. Relaxation comes in all forms.

Now it's time to buckle down for the next event, my son's wedding on November 1. Family will begin arriving a week from today. I just took my dress in to be hemmed, ordered a Halloween-themed bow tie for Todd, and the list for food to fix is taking shape. I finally got back to a regular sleeping routine after the five hour time difference in Europe but now I find myself waking up with wedding thoughts. Breathe deep...take walks.