Day 4

Main Street, Rush City

Today I walked around town in Rush City. It was quite the change for me. I am used to being able to sing and maybe bust out a dance move or two (who am I kidding- I dance the whole time!) because there is no one around. Well, in town you need to be on your best behavior. I liked the change of pace, waving at people I knew and having no logs to climb over or mud to slip on.

Town is a different adventure than the woods. In town if you look over a bridge you may see a young man in cowboy boots sitting on the pylon staring at the water. In town you see litter here, litter there, litter everywhere (much more noticeable on foot). In town when you hear a snarling dog you have to look over to see if it's on a chain or if maybe you should start running. In town if your music is too loud you don't hear the skateboarder approaching from behind and you may jump up and curse when they wiz past you.

The weather wasn't the best today, it was a bit chilly. I walked slower than yesterday, averaging 2.5 mph. I was so cold that I was wearing winter boots which slowed me down and made my feet sore. I need to buy a pair of insulated Crocs!

Overall, this experience has been really great so far. It is hard to adjust to having something planned that will take 2 hours of my day with walking and writing combined. But all I would be doing if I didn't have this challenge is watching tv or reading a book as usual. So I am not missing anything important!

Below is a picture of the new trail in town! Way to go Rush City Park Board! Doesn't it look great?

Sorry today's post was shorter but I have to get ready for a fancy fundraiser in the Cities tonight! I hope you all have a great weekend! Enjoy the great weather we are supposed to have!

With gratitude,

Jamie Lynn