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Gabi Coatsworth's avatar

Happy New Year C. Lee!

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Rebecca Douglass's avatar

Walking to sanity... I've been doing it for years. I may have a problem if I get too old to walk someday.

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C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

I was thinking the same thing the other day on my way up a steep trail. What the heck? How long will I be able to do this under my under my own steam?

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Hilary Melton-Butcher's avatar

Hi Lee - lovely seeing the photos ... fun shoes, jeans and socks ... muddy days ... Have a lovely rest of the festive season and happiness in 2025 - cheers Hilary

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C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

Same to you, Hilary. May you enjoy excellent health that interesting times!

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Roland Clarke's avatar

Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda ...which means 'Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year ' in Welsh, as my heart is still there even though I'm an Anglo-Chilean now in the USA.

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C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

When I see Welsh written and then hear the words, I'm baffled. How on earth did they get those sounds from those letter combinations? Loved that country. So beautiful. May your new year as an Anglo-Chilean be healthy of full of good stories.

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joylene's avatar

Feliz Navidad, Lee!

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C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

Y Ano Prospero at ti!

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Liz's avatar

Congrats on keeping up with the walking. My fell by the wayside as I didn't have time once I was going out to work. Happy holidays.

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C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

I hear what you're saying. There's just so much time. Here's to a wonderful and prosperous year.

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H. R. Sinclair's avatar

Thank you for sharing your journey and your photos! Happy Holidays and have a wonderful New Year.

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C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

Thanks for all the exchanges over the years. Here's to more in 2025!

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Sonia Dogra's avatar

I find us similar in so many ways, Lee. Have a great holiday season.

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C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

And that makes me very happy. I love connecting with people of like mind. It has been wonderful to exchange writing and ideas with you. I look forward to more in the coming year.

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Lynn's avatar

Great photos and an inspiring story. You're probably qualified to write a walking shoe review!

I've resisted any form of exercise until I discovered water aerobics. Thank goodness we live in the tropics!

Merry Christmas and wishing you a creative New Year!

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C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

Water aerobics is challenging from what some friends are telling me. Good for you. May you also have a year of good stories and healthy exercise.

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JQ Rose's avatar

Enjoyed your lovely photos! So interesting to read about your walking to sanity. I like walking around my neighborhood! 😄 Merry Christmas and happy new year!!!

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C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

It's a great way to see things and I love how I feel when I come in from being outside along a shore or in a forest. Just a perfect way to spend some hours.

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Jeff's avatar

Merry Christmas, Lee. I would love to experience one of your walks. While I love walking in the woods of these mountains, your coastal scenes are magic. May you have a blessed New Year!

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C. Lee McKenzie's avatar

Same to you, Jeff. And if you come to the coast, let me know. I have some excellent trails to share with you,

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