Today, the sun is shining and from inside the winter is masked by the bright light streaming in. But despite the misleading look of warmth, I can assure you it is boldly winter outside. That false spring feeling is making me miss travel, adventures and exploring. It’s making me miss my fun days out and about with my adventure sandals.
For months, I have been thinking about how my adventure sandals are looking a little beat up. Like it might be time to replace them with a new, shinier, treadier sandal. But I just can’t seem to part with them or even entertain the idea of finding a new pair because we have so many great memories together.
Together, me and my adventure sandals have been around our community, our country and even our world! I realize that sounds over hyped but it is 110% true.
I feel like I owe them a little time in the spotlight, because they have truly been my most loyal travel companion. So, dear adventure sandals, this blog is an ode to you.
A Walk In Your Shoes
Adventure sandals, you carry a burden unlike any other. You carry me - to and from. Here and there. From the mundane to the thrilling to the small moments in between. You have been with me, doing the hard work, so that I can continue trudging forward.
Despite the sometimes heavy burden that you carry, you do it with grit and grace. I’ve seen you dressed up, guiding me to the Western Wall, the ancient remnants of Egypt and throughout the hilly roads of Italy. But you know how to dress down too – never afraid of a little dirt. That’s classy, if you ask me.
You are worn. Weathered. Beat down. And yet joyful all the same. I’ve never seen you turn down an adventure. And you’ve never complained about what we have in store for the day. You’re loyal, through and through.
Even when I leave you tossed on the floor or piled up in the corner, you never lose your positive demeanor. Never hold it against me. You take your much deserved break and meet me when I am ready to press on, whether it be months or minutes.
Adventure sandals, where have you been? Or maybe I should ask, where haven’t you been? Tell me your favorite places to go. Do you like walking around the cold, slick grocery store floor? Or do you prefer to feel the mud between your tread, keeping me anchored even in challenging conditions?
What is it like to live a day from your perspective? You are versatile, resilient, always on the go. You’ve walked around cities, gardens and spaces anew. You’ve waded through water and kept me protected. You’ve hiked. You’ve floated. You’ve rested. What more have you done that I don’t even know?
After we explore, you briefly look used – a little dust or grime to show where we’ve been. But you always find a way to shake it off, to prepare for what’s next and show up good as new. You never hang onto anything for long. That’s something we should all do a little more of.
What are the best places we’ve gone? Is it the mountains, the desert, the beach or the journey between?
Adventure sandals, we’ve been through a lot. You are my support, my companion. Wherever we go next, however far you can take me before you retire, just know I will always have one resounding feeling for you – Love. And too many good stories to tell with you as my right-hand pal.
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