Walking is grueling work! You deserve to give yourself a treat after a long day on your feet or even after a long day in the office. Christine Palmer extols the virtues of mushy peas in her new book, Walking Back to Happiness, as her favorite comfort food. When you need a little bit of gastronomical reassurance, what do you reach for?

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Christine Palmer has an entire section in her book, Walking Back to Happiness, devoted to souvenirs. While walking does not provide much opportunity to collect knick knacks, everyone has a favorite or quirky souvenir that they treasure. Some souvenirs we treasure, some we have to buy out of sheer ridiculousness; you have to buy it because if you don’t your friends back home will never believe it exists. Often these become favorites just because of the story. What is the strangest thing you’ve bought as a keepsake?

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Walking Back to Happiness is all about walking, but cross-country trekking might not be everyone’s cup of tea. There are many types of walker out there, and all of them have their merits. See which category you fall under!
• The Couch Potato: This type of walker probably wouldn’t consider themselves a walker at all. Walking is a necessary evil, only to be undertaken when they run out of crisps. Walking is confined to a rush to the kitchen or loo during commercials. While this type of walker does not really walk all that much, they often have a positive (if recumbent) outlook and are generally quite jolly so long as you don’t interrupt their favorite shows.

• The Commuter: this type of walker is just trying to get from point A to point B in a timely manner. You can spot them by their straight gaze and their determined stride. Get out of their way, because they will get cranky if they are slowed in any way. While they tend to be a bit impatient, they usually do have a place to be so it’s just best to let them pass.

• The Exerciser: You can spot this type of walker by their colorful sweats and trainers (sometimes the two even match). They can be spotted anywhere, but tend to congregate in parks and pleasant sidewalks. These walkers are determined to slim their figures, and will walk for miles to do so. While they are not quite as determined as the commuter, they are almost certainly going faster than you are.

• The Tourist: This walker is determined to cram as much into one day as possible, but is hampered by the fact that walking around all day is as foreign to them as the place they are visiting. They are easily identifiable by their comfortable and stylishly questionable wardrobes, frequent pauses to consult either maps or passers by for directions, and gaping expressions. Take pity on them because they don’t rally know what they are doing, but are certainly having a good time no matter how stressed they seem.

• The Contemplative Wanderer: While this walker may not seem to be going anywhere at all, destination is not the point for them. They use walking as a time to reflect, giving their bodies a menial task so that their minds can go to work in peace. They may not be going very fast, but it’s a sure bet that their thoughts are racing. It’s not a good idea to stop suddenly in front of them, but they are generally quite benign. The only thing they might require of you is a quick shout when they distractedly start to walk across the street in the middle of traffic.

• The Cross Country Trekker: Sidewalks are a bit too mundane for this walker. They would rather be outside blazing their own trail (or at least walking on one that isn’t paved). They usually look quite rugged and carry large packs, but they’re really quite friendly. All that fresh air must improve their mood.

• The Urban Adventurer: This walker prefers the bustle of the city for their ventures. They will walk rather than take public transport just for the fun of it, and as a result know their chosen city better than nearly anyone else. While they can be hard to spot as they blend into the crowd, if you find one you should ask for advice. They will undoubtedly know the best hidden treasures of the place and be more than happy to lead you too them. Just hope you can keep up!

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