I decided to Hike...

I am a big fan of the Two For activities.. In adding hiking as a major hobby in my life i was performing a two for.. 1) Great health benefits.. I found the exercise to be very good. Though my knees will mostly disagree at the tail end of a hike.. In the long run I believe they are better off. 2) Mind clearing.. Since this stage in my life has left me wondering what I am going to do.. I find the activity of being out in the open air and the sun (sometimes) to help clear my brain and allow the flow of possible new ideas to come.. Ok so hiking has offered more than a two for because I can think of many more..like: Meeting new people- the word is out I hike and now if people want to hike.. They invite me.. or have me invite them.. Social activity.. Seeing the wonders of nature... No not any animals.. if you want to see animals go to the zoo.. Pushing myself mentally and physically beyond my previous limitation.. Thus helping my ego and my stamina. So now that hiking has become a prominent part of my life.. How will this help in my aging? Well.. It can't hurt...