One of the first things I noticed about Louisiana, which is true for a lot of the southern states I've passed through is that it's not very welcoming to foot traffic.
In fact, it's to the point where if you're walking around the block, to the store...anywhere, people stop and ask if you're OK. (happened to me today).
yup....just walkin
why?
It almost makes you second guess yourself.."I dunno...why am I walking?!?" (the couch was so much comfier!)
But seriously, most of the roads around here don't even have sidewalks! whats that about?
If no ones out walkin (then yes, it explains the obesity rates) but it also helps explains the attitudes of people and vibe and feel of the city. How are we supposed to belong to eachother if we dont know each other? How am I supposed to care about someone I never see? How can I be kind to my neighbors if I can't get to em? (I'm being a bit dramatic, there are ways to get around...but you know what I mean!?)
For those of you that know me, you know I LOVE to walk. It is one of my favorite ways to exercise, but it's also a good way for me to get quality time to myself. But perhaps the best thing about walkin is that it's allowed me to see so much and has given me the opportunity to meet so many people; people I would otherwise not see, places I would otherwise pass up! So while I'm in Baton Rouge for awhile I figured I'd get to know the community I'm in. I will be walking everyday (well as often as I can) a new route, to engage with the people and space that I'm in.(YES, I'll be safe). But this no-sidewalk shit is ridiculous. Someone's gotta walk these streets. Bet there are hidden gems all around here.
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