Originally Posted by Alekhine

I read a lot, study chess, draw pictures, and as a tourist in beautiful wilderness I've taken up the joys of naturalism (i.e. study of nature, cataloging and documenting flora and fauna I've seen) and photography. Taking hikes once you're in the woods is always nice. There is plenty of work for the mind, and it's a joy to be in shape in that sense too. I don't really subscribe to the old proverb that "if you're bored, you're boring" (especially considering the demonstrably false premise of its opposite; fascinated people are not necessarily fascinating) but I rarely have problems entertaining myself and don't really understand prolonged boredom too well. Another consideration is taking up a portable musical instrument, like flute or even ukulele. Bach is nice on just about any instrument, including kazoo.