It's become a cliche, a joke people make about dating classifieds or online dating profiles - "must love long walks." I used to think it was sort of silly myself. Long walks sounded overly romantic, or just plain corny. That is, until I discovered I really like them. My move to Philly has solidified my love for long walks, in part because it's so easy now - I can literally walk right out my front door.
I often go on walks late in the evening, maybe a couple hours before I go to bed. I like that time because the night gives a different perspective on the city, and often my walks can help me clear my mind or work something out. I'm frequently surprised how few other people I see walking through the city in the evening. Is everyone really just sitting at home, watching TV, or sitting in a bar, drinking? It's true that on the weekend I see many people walking about the city, but during the week, in the evening, so few people seem to be wandering about.
Maybe everyone else is going for walks earlier in the evening; maybe I'm a fool for walking through Killadelphia late in the evening. I'm not really sure, but I think I'll continue to enjoy my late night strolls around the neighborhood. If only I could trick someone into keeping me company...
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