Frederic Gros’s 2008 book “A philosophy of walking” takes us down the path of the freedoms only bestowed by walking. Highly commended. Recurrent reading.
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Book Review: “Everything is Water” by Simon Cleary, University of Queensland Press
Quote: Stephen Graham: The Gentle art of tramping
The less you carry the more you will see, the less you spend the more you will experience. In tramping you are not earning a living, but earning a happiness. There is perhaps no greater test of friendship than going on a long tramp. You discover to one another all the egoisms and selfishnesses youContinue reading “Quote: Stephen Graham: The Gentle art of tramping”
Excerpt Of Walks and Walking. Chapter XXII – Practical Details
The basics rarely change when wayfaring. If you want to read the entire text goto Of Walks and Walking Tours: An Attempt to find a Philosophy and a Creed by Haultain – Free Ebook. And now for some hints on the practical details of walking tours of more arduous character and more extended length.—Suit theContinue reading “Excerpt Of Walks and Walking. Chapter XXII – Practical Details”
Excerpt: Of Walks and Walking Tours. An attempt to find a philosophy and creed.
This is an excerpt from a delightful vintage book by the said author. Haultain circles around all facets of walking during his time in the 1900’s. As one works one’s way through the book the reader will be struck by the fact that not much has changed with our vocation throughout the years. You will be smitten with the long gone turn of phrase. More passages of text will appear over time.
Jack Reacher and Walking
This text comes from “Personal”, Lee Child’s Jack Reacher series of novels. General O’day is profiling Reacher to his face with this monologue to try and convince Reacher to help him out with a mission. He said “ You’re in pretty good shape for your age, Reacher. No doubt because your chosen lifestyle gives youContinue reading “Jack Reacher and Walking”
The Wander Society
Do a keyword search on “the wander society” and your first hit will be the book by Kerri Smith. You will then stumble upon an obscure black and white site. At some point you’ll be watching a vimeo video and for the next few days you’ll be processing what the hell it is you stumbledContinue reading “The Wander Society”
The Order Of Walkers 