Today’s Tale of Two Treks: 11,000 Steps of Serendipity

This morning, the world outside was a canvas of white, with snowflakes like whispered secrets from the sky. By lunchtime, armed with determination and layered in warmth, I embarked on the first of my two daily walks, expecting nothing but the crunch of snow beneath my boots.

The sun played peek-a-boo, casting a radiant glow over the icy path. The trees, stark against the blue, seemed to stand in ovation as I passed by. Nature had set the stage, and I was merely an actor in its play. But in an unexpected twist, the skies opened up, and snowflakes began their dance, turning my casual stroll into a snowy spectacle.

I trudged through the white flurry, each step a testament to the unpredictability of life. Yet, as I turned the corner homeward, the sun emerged again, a spotlight on the final act of my midday escapade.

The day aged and work concluded, but the call of the wild was too strong to ignore. So, with the sun inching towards the horizon, I set out again. This time, the world was a different shade, basking in the warm hues of twilight. The snow now a memory, melted on the path, reflected the sky's fiery canvas. My steps found a rhythmic beat, a meditative march towards the day's end.

By the time I returned, the night had crept in, a quiet observer of my 9km triumph. My fitness tracker celebrated the 11,000 steps with a cheerful ping, a digital pat on the back for a journey well-traveled. As I hung my coat, I mused over the day's dual walks, a reminder that every step is a story, and every path holds a thousand possibilities. It's not just about the distance—it's about the moments in between. Here's to many more walks and the stories they'll tell.

Shot with iPhone 14 Pro Max, edit with Adobe LR using my own presets (you can get them too soon!).