And then in the early to mid forties she became pole curious. The bravado of youth was fading with the intermittent niggles in her left knee. She started posing questions and watching the mantis-like formation of walkers, passing her out on the track.
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Podcast: ABC Radio National – Erling Kagge
Erling combines the thinking of silence and walking and articulates with such clarity.
Audio: How to walk across Europe
In the winter of 2011 Nick Hunt embarked on a walk through Europe. In this rich audio production Nick offers his instructions for wayfaring. He succinctly captures some of the mystery of Journey. His work is the core business of the Order. Perge Movere. How to Walk Across Europe – Dark Mountain
Journey and Holiday
This sort of wayfaring is addictive. The beautiful exhaustion at the end of a day’s walking is the perfect tonic for a solid sleep. To depart with only the essentials on your back is liberating.
Hiking stick timber choices. An Australian (Victorian) perspective.
It’s easy to think that a hiking stick can be picked up from the forest floor and be an affable companion for you as you journey. It’s just a stick. Yet finding that straight branch with the right heft that gives that overwhelming feeling of connection is rare. Celebrate it if you find it. KeepContinue reading “Hiking stick timber choices. An Australian (Victorian) perspective.”
Personal Transformation through Long Distance walking
The Order is an enthusiastic proponent of distance walking. In the modern world it’s a hard sell to convince people to invest a day or days in a simple but long walking journey of which the fruits are mostly realised after the event and over time. This is a 2013 Australian study of long distanceContinue reading “Personal Transformation through Long Distance walking”
Why does a hiking stick make a great gift for a young person in your life?
Send a deliberate message to your loved ones with the gift of a hiking stick.
Quote: Stephen Graham, “ The Gentle Art of Tramping”
“On the road the weak and strong points of character are revealed. There are those who complain, making each mile seem like three; there are those who have untapped reserves of cheerfulness, who sing their companions through the tired hours.” Stephen Graham Stephen Graham World Traveller
