Ouch, owning a car is so expensive. It gives you freedom but then it also makes you a slave to keep it gassed up and in working order. I hope the bill isn't too high for you and you are back on the road soon.
For me the win is in the walking. You get there faster with wheels but you missed out a lot on the health benefits and the little things.
Great post.
I used to walk all the time. I would walk 5 to 10 miles several times a week - sometimes at a park, sometimes just around my home here (we live in an area that is very walker/bicycle friendly). I got out of doing it when my day job started us on overtime (12 hour days didn't leave much time for walking and enjoying life).
I think my little mishap has rekindled that interest.