Walk for Smiles and Smiles
It seems to me that pleasure walkers, hikers, ramblers, whatever the correct term, deserve a huge shout out. In fact I'd go much further and say they are among the friendliest people on earth. I hate to generalize, but these wonderful foot sloggers force me to do so.
I prefer short journeys, my walks usually encompass the Cleveland Way, in and around Whitby, North Yorkshire. At 110 miles long, the Cleveland Way is frequented by hikers with varying destinations. However, almost all ( no generalizing there) have something in common; they smile and say hello when meeting or passing. No doubt about it, walking achieves a wealth of feel good factor. These pleasantries are not exclusive to the Cleveland Way; they are bountiful on country and coastal walkways worldwide.
However, folks should be aware that this unique friendliness will not be found while walking in densely populated town and city areas. Clearly, location is key. Smiling and saying hello to strangers in these areas is regarded quite odd and frowned upon. Even friendly hikers may have a hostile nature on return to these environments. Nevertheless, for their part in creating such a wonderful ambiance, hikers are most worthy shout out recipients.
I prefer short journeys, my walks usually encompass the Cleveland Way, in and around Whitby, North Yorkshire. At 110 miles long, the Cleveland Way is frequented by hikers with varying destinations. However, almost all ( no generalizing there) have something in common; they smile and say hello when meeting or passing. No doubt about it, walking achieves a wealth of feel good factor. These pleasantries are not exclusive to the Cleveland Way; they are bountiful on country and coastal walkways worldwide.
However, folks should be aware that this unique friendliness will not be found while walking in densely populated town and city areas. Clearly, location is key. Smiling and saying hello to strangers in these areas is regarded quite odd and frowned upon. Even friendly hikers may have a hostile nature on return to these environments. Nevertheless, for their part in creating such a wonderful ambiance, hikers are most worthy shout out recipients.
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