(Click on the photos below to take a closer look. Recognize some folks?)
Last Sunday, March 1, there were 21 folks that showed up to go around the Gregory Heights south hilltop loop, including one woman that makes use of a wheelchair. Her participation in the Walk-n-Talk helps to point out that everyone is welcome and encouraged to go at whatever pace is comfortable for him or her. It’s not a race. It’s simply a nice afternoon outside, moving along and talking with someone one wouldn’t otherwise be chatting with.
In addition to the invigoration of the Sunday afternoon excursion, there’s the pleasure of watching the fluid group mix and morph along the route, meaning that conversations mix as well. It’s a secret delight to see people deep in conversation with someone they’ve just met that afternoon.
On Sunday, as we were traveling along our route, two motorists stopped, curious and inquiring about such a large group ambling along. Maybe we’ll see them next month…
If you haven’t joined us on one of the Walk-n-Talks yet, do come along. We have them on the first Sunday of every month, rain or shine. Details about each walk are posted on the WABI Burien web site a few days or so before the walk.
Intentions for Burien’s Walk-n-Talk:
- “Encourage active living to support physical and mental health.”
(Part of Burien’s new “Vision”.) - Initiate conversation between friends and neighbors, new and old.
- Create our own little “volksmarch“, in the European tradition.
WABI Burien also hosts WABI Weekday Walkers. Those walks occur on the morning of the third Wednesday of the month. The details are also posted on the web site.
Check out our tip sheet: “Start Walking for Health and Well-Being”
For further information, please jot us a note: info@wabiburien.org
