an occurrence of peck in rice

If you are going to be walking in mountainous or rough terrain it is often a good idea to plan a route following contour lines. This is called ‘contouring’.

[S]he has such a superior look about her, you know, like some snooty society matron, looking down her nose at the rest of us.

Visited one of those uptown doughnuteries noted for its good grade of drinkable coffee.