This past week I was able to go out for a walk on Saturday with DH, a close friend from high school whom I reconnected with recently, via Facebook. She and I had such a nice time – getting some exercise, inspiring each other, and of course, catching up on lots of gossip. I had so much fun!
We decided to meet at the Perc Ponds along the Los Gatos Creek Trail. I had never heard of the Perc Ponds before, but once DH described how to get there, I realized that I had been there before, without even knowing it. The LG Creek Trail is miles and miles long, and when I was with TNT, we had walked right by the Perc Ponds (and then way past them). I am so glad that DH suggested this spot, because now I have a beautiful place to go on my own.
How beautiful is this? It was so nice to have such a clear, sunny day to talk our walk. We met around 11am so that we could beat the heat. I am amazed that these ponds have been so close all along, but I was oblivious to them. I love finding new places for walks!
As I was waiting for DH, I decided to take a quick picture of this little fellow, since he (and his friends) were quite aggressive. They must be so used to having people around that they just think of us as weird looking geese. I guess. At one point he was getting so aggressive that I actually moved because I didn’t want to get “goosed by a goose!” 🙂
I had to stop the walk halfway through so that I could get a picture of this. I loved it. On the far side of the picture, beyond the foliage, there’s a freeway, but you would never know it from this shot. It’s amazing that there is a natural setting like this in the middle of a bustling city.
This, by far, is my favorite shot of the day. I loved the gnarled tree against the vividness of the flowers. There’s something so beautiful in the paradox, to me. I would love to get a picture of this without as much sun. A more mystical view of it when there’s more fog, or an overcast sky.
Walking with DH on Saturday was great, and I can see why people like having walking partners. The time flies by and you get a chance to catch up with each other. We walked for over 45 minutes without even knowing it. We weren’t walking very fast, but I think we probably walked at least 1.5 miles, which is good.
I definitely plan on taking more walks with friends, because it’s a fun, healthy way to spend some quality time together. But I know for myself, I’m more focused when I walk alone. It lets me clear my head and work out any problems I have swirling around up there. Plus, I can push myself as far or as fast as I want to go, but I never feel pressured to do more than I feel I can (like I did when I was on the Walk Team with TNT).
What about you? Do you like walking alone or with friends better? Which ones nets better results for you?
Bella on the Beach 
Oh, that looks like a lovely place to walk! You are fortunate indeed!
I have a park right outside my house which has a “forest” in it as well. No pond though we have a creek! I’ll take some pics on my next dog walk!
How cool is it making a new old friend ?;)
xo
What a beautiful place to walk! Youre right, walking with friends is great. I also tend to find myself walking at a faster pace when I’m walking with someone else. Perhaps its because I forget that I am excercising!
Look at you! Already on week 6 of the walking challenge. You are doing so well 🙂