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Kelly Davis's avatar

So interesting! Thanks for sharing this fascinating story. Walking on these streets can definitely be scary, but so much to see and explore!

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Amy Redfield's avatar

With the right shoes, it's not so bad. As long as it's not raining. And as long as you avoid the shiny all-white ones. And....

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Kelly Davis's avatar

When your outfit, sunlight, and humidity % all line up- a joyous walk indeed! That’s why I started a morning walking group 🙌

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Christopher Webb's avatar

Enjoyed my time in “the weeds”. Thanks for the education.

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Clare Balkus's avatar

Amy, we're you enormously embarrassed when you slipped and slid? When I tripped and fell, hitting my head on a metal lamp post in Flagstaff, my first reaction was embarrassment!

I hope you heal quickly!❤️

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Amy Redfield's avatar

Naturally! And two people are like are you ok? And of I'm like oh, I'm fine!!! Nothing to see here!

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Moira McKinnon's avatar

Love the weeds! Keep 'em growing!

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Jen B's avatar

There's a line in one of my favorite movies that goes, "Slick as snot and I ain't lying." Any time Pete and I have walked on wet calçadas, one of us days that.

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Amy Redfield's avatar

Jen, that is perfect. And I gotta know, what movie?

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Jen B's avatar

"Tremors" with Kevin Bacon et al.

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Amy Redfield's avatar

natch!

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phylherman@verizon.net's avatar

Fascinating. Is the Ganga part true? Amy, be careful, please. Walk on the ugly concrete part if you have to.

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Amy Redfield's avatar

I was unable to find verification for the rhino story. But it's a good one!

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Betty Struckhoff's avatar

Thank you for the education. Do you really believe the Rhino part?

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Amy Redfield's avatar

Let's say I want to believe it. It's been repeated in enough places, but with something like the qualifier we used.

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David and Malou's avatar

Most people who go for walks exploring a new city tend to look up at buildings and such but, in Portugal, the art underfoot is just as fascinatingly beautiful. Skilled craftsmanship!

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Amy Redfield's avatar

Too right you are! My head is on a constant swivel!

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Pamela's avatar

I love the cobblestones! But then I don't have to walk on them. Sorry you fell. Heal up quick! ❤

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