That’s how I feel about my recent hiking meetups. They have been positive experiences and great opportunities to meet new people. They are, of course, different from speed dating. I meet both women and men, singles and partnered people. We are there to enjoy a good hike/walk, and nature.
How is it like speed dating? We’re all open to making friends. Most people don’t know one another so it’s easy to chat up a conversation. Is this your first hike? What do you do? Are you from here (Melbourne)? Etc.
Throughout the hike, the group leader will point out something peculiar (like kangaroos or funny-looking funghi) or may steer us off the beaten path (going down a slope to the waterside, or side-track to a hidden altar).
These intermissions break up the conversation you have with your current walking buddy, some shuffling happens, and then you start conversation with the next closest person. Like speed dating, but not.
Thanks for sharing your blog Tiffany – so many photos of places I know. I like your blog, the page set up is…not cute (I don’t feel the same way as you about that word) but spacious and pleasant, it feels good to look at it and read what you say. But I would like to read more.
Catch you on a hike sometime
Greg
Hi Greg,
Thanks for reading. I really enjoy the hikes I’ve been to and can’t help but share with my friends back home. See you soon!
Tiff
The picture “hills-are-alive” is mesmerizing! On the other hand, the thought of popping algae balls makes me shudder…