Would you like to go on a walk?

One of the things I love most about many other cultures in this great wide world is their ability to walk. Yes, walk. They walk to the market, to the butcher, to work, to a friend's house. They don't always have to drive. Many times it's due to over-crowded cities that make owning a car nearly impossible or poverty preventing individual transportation luxuries. But still, they walk.

When I'm in other places, a mile or two walk doesn't phase me one bit. It'd be a close place to eat or a convenient visit. However, back here in Atlanta, the thought of walking a few miles to the bookstore and Trader Joe's on a Saturday feels like it's a bigger deal than it should be. But I'm going anyway. I can't think of a better use of some extra time on a chilly, sunny weekend.

Funny how location can change perspective so much?