Slow Down! Go for a walk in Gig Harbor
I don’t know why I get such a kick out of this photo, but it cracks me up. I was walking with Sebastian through Canterwood Golf and Country Club yesterday, and when I got about 20ft away, this radar actually picked up my speed! Since nobody was around, I kept going back and forth, trying to see how high I could get it. At one point, I had it up to 12MPH, but it’s really tough to take a clear picture at those speeds. I could have gone faster, but Seb’s getting old (if you believe that one…).
This afternoon the whole family went for a walk along the Gig Harbor waterfront. Sunny skies and temps in the mid 50’s meant that there was no shortage of folks out for a walk. Gig Harbor’s downtown is just one of many great places to slow down and take a stroll in this beautiful town. It may be the most popular spot. About 2 miles of waterfront with shops, sidewalks, and beautiful views the entire way make this an ideal spot to walk. Sebastian is very courteous and moves off of the sidewalk when other people are approaching, stays close by my side when other doggies come near (even when their owners let them stray to the ends of their elastic leashes), and never litters the sidewalk with…well, you know what I mean. I’m sure that the dog owners who let their dogs meander aimlessly back and forth across the sidewalks, approaching and sniffing everybody and every dog they see, making messes on the sidewalks, aren’t trying to be inconsiderate, I’m sure they’re just pre-occupied with the beauty of the walk.
Here are a few more shots of our walk this morning. Where are some of your favorite places to walk or favorite Gig Harbor walking stories?
February 19th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
I bet you and Seb looked funny running up to that contraption over and over again! Sure would love to be there for a walk about now; it’s cold and snow-covered here, but at least the sky is blue. I always love walking in the Gig Harbor area … one walk through a wooded area not far from the Harbor, but I don’t remember what it was called … that was a pleasant walk.
February 20th, 2008 at 12:41 am
Walking the harbor is one of our favorite pastimes. We start near City park @ Crescent Creek and walk to the city dock and back. Its about 4 miles and takes 48 minutes at a good clip…unless we stop at one of the shops or restaurants on the way. Now that the weather is not so cold or wet we are more motivated to get some fresh air and exercise. Our dog appreciates it too…and no, we don’t leave any surprises on the sidewalk as we always bring a…you know bag…I would much rather walk the harbor looking at the boats/scenery rather than walking on a treadmill at the Y… It’s also nice that the speed limit throughout the Harbor is only 25mph and the GHPD does a good job of enforcing it…