Staying in shape and saving gas

Growing up in a small town out in the boonies, something I’ve never really experienced was city life and let me tell you, it’s a trip. Literally. If you want to go anywhere you have three main options: walk, bike, or bus. Any hour of the day you can look out and see someone out for a stroll or a ride. It’s not wonder that every Australian I seem to meet is in great shape. What’s different here than American cities is that even the school kids walk or take the city bus. There are no school buses here! So in the morning my fellow teachers and I catch the bus and then meet up with a couple of our students on our way into class.