We just moved to Belize on August 27. Until our bikes arrived from the US a few days ago, we had to walk into town every day to purchase groceries, fruits/veggies, and housewares; and schlep them back in backpacks. And it was HOT and humid, so I was pouring sweat the entire way, especially coming back with a load on my back. We figure most days we averaged 6 miles of walking, and a couple were more like 8, as we went even farther south than usual (we live north of town, and many of our favorite shops are south of town).

My feet and shoulders were quite sore from all this walking (though I ate a lot and never gained anything, a nice side benefit!) I was SO glad when our bikes got here. Riding to town and bringing most things home in our baskets is so much easier. I still wear a small backpack, but not the monster I was having to wear on our walks to town.

Bikes rule.