Night walking belongs to men

Walked the Pakuranga Rotary Walkway at 9.30pm Saturday night. A little bit scarey. Pleased to report that my Energizer head lamp worked really well though. It has 3 settings: red, spotlight and three lights that throw a wide and high light.

I walked fast and jogged a bit as well because it was so scarey. I passed one couple (a man and woman) walking out of the park when I entered. After that two young guys on bikes passed me, then a single young guy strolled by. A long while later I passed another young guy, and I still think it was the same one - which is freaky. Another 10 minutes and there was an older man out walking his dog. The night belongs to men. That's the fear of rape and attack - the consequence of the war between the sexes - that leaves men with this private men-only domain.

I won't do the walk at night again, not on my own.