Exactly how far can we push ourselves this holiday?
To the absolute limits!
We left home this morning at about 9am with the intention of walking the 2.1kms from our apartment to Zara Shoes on Brisbane Road, Mooloolaba.
We were looking at lots of other shops too, but Zara’s was the furthest location.
There was a hell of a hill to climb at the mid point and the temperature was reaching 26°C, the traffic was hectic, there were people everywhere and we (especially me) are not as young or as fit as we once were!
By the time we reached the shopping area, we were very hot and sweaty and we stopped for a juice, water and sit down rest before we moved further towards Zara’s.
Being the first Sunday of the school holidays, the street was crowded with tourists. The beach below the street was also packed. The street in front of the shops was bumper to bumper with slow moving traffic.
Gasp!!
People!!
I didnt purchase any shoes from Zara’s. There was one pair that I loved but they were very dressy and since I don’t go anywhere these days and don’t get included or invited to birthday lunches anymore, I have nowhere to wear them so I showed restraint.
There was a shop where the least expensive item on the racks was $295 and it was a plain t-shirt. I browsed through all the racks and only found one top that I liked - $495. I didn’t even try it on, but the last time I was here with Adoring Husband, I tried three different tops on. I didn’t love any of them enough to pay the high prices.
From that point on, we found lots of fashion stores with more affordable prices. We each purchased some lovely linen items and I returned home with four new tops.
With all of my new purchases, my wardrobe will, once again, require decluttering!
I tried lots of beautiful pants on but none of them fitted well. One size 8 that were too big!! All of them, the smallest sizes were either too baggy around my bum and thighs or they were a weird length on my legs.
Disappointing.
Once we’d had our fill of shopping, we considered catching a taxi or Uber home but decided to risk the walk 😳
I reckon we walked a good 5kms today.
On the return home, we stopped twice for a rest and rewarded ourselves with a cup of ice creams and sorbets which we ate part of and then stored in the freezer until this evening.
It was a glorious day …
… but my body has been suffering. My shins, knees and hips have been giving me “what for” all day.
After a light lunch, we lay down for a nap and slept for about 30 minutes.
Dinner was light too. We couldn’t even muster the energy to walk to our favourite Asian restaurant tonight so it was toast and tea for us.
Tomorrow, we are meeting Bubbles and doing Montville. Again … God help us!! Talk about gluttons for punishment!
Time for me to sleep.
Nite all.
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