Like speed dating, but not

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.

Hikers on a hill.
The hills are alive. Wonga Park, Mt Lofty.

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.

Peacock at Churchill island.
How ya going?

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).

Wonga Park, Mt Lofty
Amazing view of the valley. Can you spot the kangaroos in the foreground? Wonga Park, Mt Lofty.
Waterside at Churchill Island
View from Churchill Island
Algae bubbles
Algae bubbles. I had to burst one of them, too tempting not to.

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.

Churchill Island path, Phillip Island
Mindfully walking on a path, Churchill Island.

3 thoughts on “Like speed dating, but not”

  1. 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

    1. 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

  2. The picture “hills-are-alive” is mesmerizing! On the other hand, the thought of popping algae balls makes me shudder…

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