Walking

Yes, I’ve been walking since I was a child, but recently, I’ve started walking in the park again.

The first few days, (I started around the 19th of March), I had to wear my abdominal binder because I couldn’t walk very far without it, as it supports my big belly, and my lower back.

But now, however, the 28th of March, I’ve been 2 days without it, and am walking 1.86 km, or twice around the park, twice a day.

It feels so good to get outside, smell the fresh air, have the sun on my very white skin. So many of the plants along my path are in bloom, and I’ll show you some of those today as well.

I’ve not lost any significant weight yet, but am getting more limber, as I have to do some hefty stretching in order to walk without the brace. And that’s ok with me. I can even get in, and out of the car without my hip flexors giving me much static. Win, win.

Without further ado, let me show you some of the glory I get to witness on these adventures.

I’ve taken this photo through a gated surround of the yard. An orange tree, on my way to the Mercado de Taxqueña. There are cast iron bars on either side of the frame.
This red flower you may recognize; it’s a poinsettia. Down here, as you can see by the very large branch, they grow into small trees.
These are blooming thistles on the same street as the orange tree, in front of an empty lot, only a few houses down.
Don’t know what these are but they’re in the park where I walk.
My all time favorite, bougainvillea. It’s not my favorite color, I’ll find a bush somewhere, and take its photo. It’s purple.
Another variety of bougainvillea, but a pale pinkish hue with a few yellow stamen. Very delicate.
Some sort of cactus.
A close up of the aforementioned cactus.
A jacaranda tree with its beautiful purple foliage during the day.
The same scene when I am nearing the end of my walk, in the evening. Love the sun setting. I take a left at this corner, and our building is in the middle of the block.

Ok. That’s enough for today. I’m walking, and enjoying every minute of it, though I wish it would rain a bit. We’ve been without much rain this year, and the plants in the park are showing some distress. I wish I could give them all a good soaking.

Until next time, stay happy, healthy, and safe. Wash, cover, and protect (I almost typed “repeat”) yourselves.