Spring walks
It all started with my feet and the idea that I needed to whip them into shape. Let's back up. When Levent and I went to Japan in the spring of 2023, my feet had a rough time. My theory was that they hurt a lot because I don't wear shoes very much. For real. Ever since I started working from home, I am either barefoot or wearing slippers. Moreover, these days, my main form of exercise is yoga, which I do barefoot. My feet are not used to wearing shoes for hours and hours, let alone walking around for miles. Before my Bolivia trip, Levent sparked the idea that maybe I should "get my feet in shape." So I started going on long walks. (And I think it did help me when I was standing out on a learning tour). Turns out, these walks have been a very enjoyable way to explore the city too. Suddenly, these walks went from being a few miles to 9 at its longest. (I stop and takes breaks a lot). I don't know how long I will keep these weekend "big walks" up, but for n
