A Christmas Walk

2016 is the year in which I realized I actually really like taking walks (unless they involve me climbing up a hill). We´ve been treated to such a mild year and even though it is getting really cold now I still really like my walks. There´s something so special about morning walks in winter! When the frost (or snow) is still nestled on the ground and branches; the sun up in the sky but not yet strong enough to melt the ice away; rarely any people coming your way; your breath being visible in front of your eyes; Jack Frost nibbling on your nose. So come on this little Christmas walk with me.

I´m pretty lucky as my university is located on top of a hill so I can easily incorporate a gorgeous walk into my way home. On this particular day last week I had a very early appointment at uni and went home when it was still early in the morning. I got the most stunning view of the city with the dusk of the night still hovering over it. Also the sky was so blue! I´m absolutely in love with the frost that we´ve been getting almost every morning now. Even though I love snow the frost just looks so crisp and shiny and even lasts a while in the sunshine.

The perfect walk in my opinion features a stunning view (check), is mostly even or downhill (check) and it lasts just long enough to make you very excited for the warmth of your home but not yet freezing (check)! Also there´s nothing better than taking my camera on a walk. I can feel myself slowing down due to all the picture opportunities whereas without a camera I´d probably just power walk the whole way. What I really like about this particular route downhill is the fact that it joins a bigger street after about 40 minutes so I can decide if I´d like to continue walking (which would take me another hour) or if I´d rather take the bus for my way home.

Does anyone else notice the calming effect of walks? I was feeling pretty nervous and just generally overloaded before taking this walk but when I got home I was just feeling so content about everything. I think a walk is the best thing you can do even on a very lazy dy as it´ll instantly make you feel like you did something productive. I honestly can´t recommend a Christmas morning walk enough, it´ll give you the perfect start to your day!

What is something you realized you liked in 2016? If you take walks regularly do you have a favourite route?