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Friday Freestyling … Directionally Challenged

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On a recent morning walk, I decided to check out a route I hadn’t been on in almost two years.

I was curious to see if a new walking path had been paved there.

As you can see from my feature photo, that wasn’t the case.

I decided to forge on ahead along the grassed and gravelled paths.

I don’t love walking on gravel because it’s easy to hit a large stone and twist an ankle

When I was there last, I turned left at the end of the gravel path above.

This time, the left turn was blocked off, so I carried on ahead. The path had a few twists and turns, and before long, my sense of direction was gone completely.

When I finally reached pavement again, I looked at a street sign when I reached a corner, and in my mind, it was all wrong.

My entire life, I’ve been directionally challenged in big buildings, but seldom outdoors.

I did see some familiar landmarks off in the distance, so I knew I wasn’t completely lost.

Along my new and unplanned route, I did find our city school bus yard, which I didn’t even know existed.

All in all, it was a nice long walk with some unplanned new scenery. I wasn’t at all panicked because I knew I’d eventually find my way home. We’re a small city and the people are friendly and helpful … once you find some people, of course.

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5 responses to “Friday Freestyling … Directionally Challenged”

  1. explorenewness Avatar
    explorenewness

    I’m glad it didn’t faze you and that you got home safely, Terry!

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  2. Chuckster Avatar
    Chuckster

    I remember when I worked at a Y-Camp in the Pines, my little cabin would once in a while make a wrong turn on the paths back to camp and get a little lost. I’d eventually hit some familiar road and find my way back to camp. I think a couple times we were almost late for lunch or dinner, though it was hard to get real lost because of the known landmarks in the vicinity.

    The thing was, my campers would have an exciting tale to tell anyone who would listen, and again back home. The day the cabin got lost. Quite the tale. Everyone needs such a tale. 🌲

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      I love it that the cabin was lost 😂. Have a great day, Chuck!

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  3. Betty Avatar
    Betty

    Sounds like a bit of an adventure! I am convinced that being directionally challenged is somehow related to a gene. I kind of always have a sense of which way to go. However, my sister and daughter – in a new place – will not have any idea. My aunt was the same way. It seems they always think it’s the opposite way. I remember when GPS units first came out, I gave my daughter one. She had been driving a couple of years at that point. This was over 20 years ago, maybe a bit more. She started to cry and said, “Now I can go places”. In any case, I am glad you found your way back and had a nice long walk with new scenery!

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      I’ve often wondered if it’s somehow related to being left handed, Betty. Possibly a gene as you suggested. Regardless of what causes it, it’s not always fun, I’m sure. Have a fab Friday and weekend!

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