© irene waters 2017

© irene waters 2017

Pedestrian is often used to describe something slow, ordinary and dull but I thoroughly enjoy my pedestrian life. When walking, you see so much more than when you pass by at speed in a vehicle. You just have to open your eyes.

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In Asia, as a pedestrian you just walk at a constant speed trusting that all vehicles will avoid you. Beware however, should your speed falter you could be a walking duck.

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In some laneways, with produce laid out there are more pedestrians than motorcyclists.

© irene waters 2017

© irene waters 2017

© irene waters 2017

In some parts of the world being a pedestrian means walking across ice flows to get where you want to go. We had a choice in Greenland with the weather wild and windy – either walk into the town or stay at the airport. No boat is going to put to sea today to take you.

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In Vanuatu pedestrain was a way of life for most. Cars and trucks were few and far between and jungle tracks the only way to get to some places you might want to go.

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In Europe coblestone courtyards, cement pathways let the pedestrian walk in ease. Mind you I’d personally avoid the high heels on the paving.

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In Gruyere, apart from residents of the village, cars are not allowed. Walking is the only way to go.

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In a city streetscape you never know what you might come across when you walk the streets.

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Sometimes you may just want to get from A to B and not stop to admire the architecture you are passing.

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Another closed street to traffic  – walk or perhaps stop awhile for coffee.

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If I had not walked this alley way between two major streets would I have noticed the umbrellas giving a shady ambience to the arcade.

In response to Weekly Photo Challenge