Discovering the city at a slow pace
As we reach adulthood, it’s important to stay active and continue to explore our surroundings. Small things, like sugar and monotony, can be good reasons to leave the house. This is especially true in a smaller town, where you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast of dried fruit. On the other hand, in a metropolis, public transport can be a source of entertainment and a way to deal with a bad mood.
An itinerary full of details
My usual route has two main axes: the rambles and the road. I start by going up Ciscu Sáez to the ambulatory, then I head towards Les Rambles and go down Laureà Miró. When I get to Carrer dels Arbres, I occasionally go through Falguera. Then, I pass through Passage Carnisser, Sant Josep, Rupert Lladó and Monturiol, to end up returning to the road. Finally, I take the Passage de l’Alumini to General Prim and, finally, I take the Camí vell del Cemetiri. All this takes me about an hour and a quarter if I walk at a good pace.
Unexpected things on the way
It is important to note that this itinerary may be affected by construction works, which can often alter plans. For example, this morning, I was forced to change the route due to the works in Ca l’Escala, near the village shoe shop. These works included a very long staircase, which caused me a bit of stress, as stairs make me panic, especially if there is someone on top.
Reflections on urban mobility
Although this route is a source of entertainment and discovery, it is also a reflection of the difficulties of urban mobility. Pandemics and accidents can complicate the lives of citizens, and works continue to alter the urban landscape. It is interesting to note how even snails, creatures usually adept at camouflage, find difficulty in this ever-changing environment.
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