Thursday, 9 July 2009

Let's go trekking!

The first time I saw them was in the garden of the Schönbrun Castle in Vienna when I was there for a Genetics Conference in 2004. At first I told my friend and colleague Lilla: "how weird, maybe these people have kind of a walking disorder and they need that cane to walk". But after a while, I realized almost everybody had one. It was verrrry interesting to us. Then it became a common thing, even in Hungary.

The famous trekking poles, even used in asphalt!

Now I know they are called Trekking Poles and they are used in hiking to provide stability. So, next time you go for a walk on the mountains don't forget those walking sticks of yours and to avoid carrying all that extra wait you always have to bring you can use the latest trend on trekking: rent a goat.


They can carry until 40kg more than their body wait; you dont need to bring a lot of food for them cause they can eat a bit here and there; they are also quite friendly and some trained goats can even be trained. I heard you just have to take care because they can start following other groups, so not so faithful.

Have fun.

Source: www.20min.ch

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