Distance walking is an inherently solitary activity. I've been looking for a partner in my ambulatory activities for quite awhile now, and although I've has some casual interest (and even a few takers for some short jaunts), I have not been able to corral anyone else onto the trail with any consistency.
I'd hoped that pictures of sunrises:
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| Wow...Just Wow - Anacostia River Sunrise - Washington, DC |
- or sunsets:
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| Painted River - Anacostia Sunset - Washington, DC |
- might entice a fellow traveller or two to join me on my journey. That has not been the case, and I suppose I'm alright with that outcome. Walking is a solitary (though rarely lonely) activity.
The absence of a regular partner makes the times I can coax someone out to join me even more special, and yesterday, I managed to get my two small male roommates away from killing zombies and giant worms on their X-Box long enough to take a jaunt out to the wrecked sailboat I've been visiting.
After we got down to the beach, they exhibited an adventurous streak that surprised me a little, and they insisted on exploring the boat. Cold water didn't stop them, and they seemed to genuinely enjoy the experience.
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| Bridge Building - Severn River - Annapolis, MD |
After trying in vain to keep dry, they decided that they'd just go ahead and take the plunge.
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| Making the Leap - Severn River - Annapolis, MD |
Reports back from the wreck indicate it is filled with water, Jamaican coffee, a bag of marshmallows, and more than a few stacks of party plates. No pirate booty, I'm stad to report.
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| Boys on a Boat - Severn River - Annapolis, MD |
When I go out on the trail, I'm never really sure what's going to happen, but every time I head out things seem to come together in a way that was destined to work out all right by powers much greater than myself.
With any manner of luck, I'll be granted the opportunity to hit the trail again tomorrow, and I'm looking forward to the fulfillment and adventure that's sure to follow.
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