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Our group usually met once a week for around an hour.
The weekly meetings allowed us to ask questions and to bond.
During this hour, we filled out the worksheet and reviewed each other's routes.
Our meals had to be vegetarian and gluten-free due to dietary restrictions, and below is the menu we settled on.
Our practice journey took place on June 20, 2022. It was a very hot day which made it difficult to walk outside. We decided to walk for four hours in varied settings. We monitored our heart rate and steps.
From this journey, we learned that preparation is key and the importance of a practice journey. Even after 4 hours of walking, we were all exhausted and were wondering how we would complete three six-hour journeys!
We agreed to get an early start in order to beat the heat. The weather was pleasant, and we tried to take breaks each hour.
As for the meals, we prepared lunch and breakfast beforehand and though we were tired after our long walk making pasta was a relatively easy task.
One challenge we faced was proper footwear. One of our group members found that her shoes caused blisters.
Another group member did not bring enough water and found that they drank more water than expected.
On day two, we woke up energized and ready to go! We learned from our mistakes and packed a lot of water. On the second day, the routes differed as some of us were in direct sun all day, while others took winding forest routes. The lunch for this day was prepared with leftovers from last night, and after a long day of hiking, the quick and easy curry recipe was perfect!
We all found day three the most difficult. We tried to get an early start, but most of us ended up sleeping. All of us tried to save our easiest routes for last but were still tired by the end of the day. Unfortunately, the sweet potato chill was the most challenging dish to make and required much longer than anticipated in order for the sweet potato to cook.
Our journey's aim was to examine urbanisation's impact on nature. As a group, we expected that urban areas with houses and buildings would not have signs of wildlife and foliage. We were pleasantly surprised at how many suburban developments had hiking trails behind them and a variety of foliage.
We found that when we started our journey earlier, we saw more wildlife in all areas. However, the animals retreated as the sun came out, and more people awoke and began using the hiking trails.
Some animals we saw included:
Frogs
Rabbits
Ducks
Swans
We were surprised to see that many of the trails we took had information about different species of both plants and animals. One route even had how to identify different animal tracks and animal scat.
One of our group members walked past a development that included an eco-mural and planned to have a community garden. Another
trail had a bike repair station to encourage commuters to bike. Another trail had bat boxes to create a habitat for bats.
If we were to repeat the journey, we would choose a different meal for the final night. The potatoes were frustrating to cook and not a great end to our journey.
Another change we would have made is leading up to the journey; we could have met twice a week to ensure that we were all organized.
A final thing that we would have improved on is completing our practice journey earlier and communicating more effectively during our journey.