So the husband and I had some things to figure out on our hiking venture. We were both sort of at a point where it was time to think about what we wanted to do; I had a plot problem to figure out (and I did, heh) and he had some similar things to think out. There is nothing like walking to get ideas flowing and make things clear.

We really got into hiking because it was outdoor recreation we could do as a family. When Alex was smaller, she rode in a little backpack we took turns wearing. Now she’s in a bigger pack and Morgan rides in the smaller pack. But it keeps the small people calm and occupied, looking around at the scenery (or napping, lulled by proximity to parents and the soothing, steady motion) and gives us time to talk. To think. We always come back recharged and full of new ideas and this time we came back with all sorts of new.

Walking, it’s good for so much more than your heartrate and waistline. And yes, I did write down my plot brainstorm immediately. I didn’t want to forget that sucker.