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Walk!
From GypsyNester.com
Also see:
Traveling
Low to the Ground, The
Appy Crawl Philosophy
We have all
certainly heard more than enough about the benefits of walking.
Live longer, feel better and perhaps even keep your original knees
and hips... plus it requires very little equipment--basically
clothes and shoes--something most of us already have!
Here's some
reasons you may not have thought of. The Gypsy Nesters would like
to explain why walking is such a huge part our lives (in the ever
popular Top Ten List form).
10)
Great company. We really have discussions. It's
amazing how much we have to say to each other when we're not competing
with the TV, phone or internet. Even though now days we could
carry all of those things along with us, we find it refreshing
not to. Terribly old school, huh?
9)
Bang-up people watching. We love to be afoot, noticing
everything, being low to the ground. When we're in a new place,
watching the people around us is a great way to learn about the
area. And they're fun to talk to... or about.
8)
Finding money. We figure there's a lot of it just laying
around out there. Millions, actually. Think about it, if you added
up all of the stray dough just laying around it boggles the mind.
We just want our fair share. Seriously, it's amazing how good
you get at it. Hint: In the mornings, walk by places that people
have enjoyed a drink or three the night before. Veronica found
a five dollar bill one day. She was ecstatic. A few steps later
she found a twenty. True story.
7)
Weird shop owners. Both weird shop owners and weird
shop owners. Of course New Orleans is at the top of this list,
with many weird shops owned by weird owners, but we have stories
from just about everywhere we've been. Saunter into these strange
places and create some stories of your own.
6)
Cheesy tourist diversions. We're real suckers for things
like the world's largest ball of twine and the world's largest
hand dug well (yes, they both exist and yes, we've seen them).
We've also visited THE gigantic bologna in Bologna. It's at the
service plaza on the edge of town and a perfect photo op. We're
always shocked at how we can round a corner and BAM!--there's
something truly wonderful or bazaar to take in. Sometimes it's
the Statue of Liberty, and other times it's a huge collection
of ceramic duck salt & pepper shakers. What a wonderful world.
5)
The Appy Crawl
4)
Problem solving. Not only do we have each other's (somewhat)
undivided attention, it's easier not to yell or freak out in public.
It's a good time to really talk things out. We started this practice
when we had kids in the house for a little private time and now
have a really good grove with our walking and talking. If we are
having issues, it takes us away from the immediate problem and
helps us put things in perspective.
3)
Great gambs.
Hubba hubba. Hot legs look good on both male and female Gypsy
Nesters. It's all the rage!
2)
Street food.
Anything from Halal (the ultimate NYC street food), to Roti (throughout
the Caribbean) or Shark and Bake (on Tobago), street food is part
of travel and the Gypsy Nester experience. Whether it's dogs (corn
or otherwise), bags of roasted nuts, anything on a stick or wrapped
in flat bread or deep fried balls of mystery.... we've tried it
all and never barfed yet!
1)
IT'S GOOD FOR YOU!!!
(Gotcha!)
So break out
those clothes and shoes!
Also
see: Traveling
Low to the Ground, The
Appy Crawl Philosophy
David & Veronica,
GypsyNester.com
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