Heavy body, heavy heart

Thankfully, there was only time for a quick lunch before we had to turn back. For once, I'm thankful for the limited daylight hours in winter. Anyway, the lunch spot was fantastic. It was right next to the Hooker river and overlooks Mount Cook, the highest point in the Southern Hemisphere. It was dreadfully windy and cold but the view is really worth it. At that point, I just remember how the cold helped me to appreciate how peaceful it was and how far away from civilisation we were.

At 3 pm, it was time to turn back and along the way, the elderly couple overtook us on the way back again. The merits of having the best of nature at one's back door. *sigh* But I guess it also requires a self-discipline (which I lack) to make full use of this proximity. I also have a jogging track near my place back in Singapore but I can count the number of times I have used it on one hand. Of course, I can always blame it on the heat and humidity of the Singapore weather. After all, I very much enjoyed my walk today. And without any sweat too! *grin*