Sabbath walk

Today we went on the "400" State Trail Walk over by Reedsburg. We took the shorter route -- 6 K or about 3.6 miles, instead of the 11 k (6.6 miles). It was sponsored by the Madison Area Volkssport Association. Volkssport is a movement imported from Germany to encourage groups of people to engage in outdoor activities -- mainly walking, swimming and biking. Its German roots are obvious in the way it happens:

1) We will do this and we will have fun.
2) We will fill out forms in duplicate.
3) We will keep extensive and efficient records and award patches and other marks of accomplishment.
4) We will observe and learn about things along the way.

And you will have fun! Yes!

Actually, it was fun. The day was overcast and cool -- we had thought it might get rained out. But the trail -- part of a 22-mile state-maintained trail -- went alongside the Baraboo River for much of the way and it was interesting terrain. There is only a bit of vegetation out now, but I imagine it would be a lovely walk in the fall. Because of the river and the marshes, we figure the mosquitoes would make it unbearable in the summer.

It took a bit over an hour for a leisurely stroll. (We were constantly being overtaken and passed by more serious Volksmarchers.) I was fine during the walk, but afterwards my feet were killing me even though I had worn hiking shoes. I guess I will survive to walk again, though.

Sure hope so. I am supposed to help set up the gift store at the Riverside & Great Northern Railroad tomorrow afternoon.
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BTW, Passover begins tonight at sundown.

So happy Pesach, everyone!