No photo did justice to Queen Charlotte Sound on the first day of our tramp.
Category: Move
Boots over New Zealand
Next week we’ll be hiking the Queen Charlotte Track a glorious ridge trail above sea-drowned valleys at the top of New Zealand’s South Island. It’s a comfortable tramp, just 43 miles over four days. Maybe that explains why Rudyard Kipling’s “Boots” was my earworm the other day: We’re foot—slog—slog—slog—sloggin’ over Africa! Foot—foot—foot—foot—sloggin’ over Africa— (Boots—boots—boots—boots—movin’…… Continue reading Boots over New Zealand
Boots over New Zealand
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Mystery Walk
Took a city bus to 40 blocks north of Downtown, then meandered back.
Abandoned Ice Sculptures
Walked past ice sculptures, probably survivors of a banquet, resting at the side of our path.
45th Parallel
Cycled in search of the 45th parallel. Found a rock, a plaque, and a lost glove.
Bike Tune
The mechanic replaced a damaged chain link then spun the wheel, over and over, while checking gear changes, back and forth, making minor adjustments. He then pumped up the tires. I continued the journey on my well-tuned bike, $10 lighter.
University of St. Thomas
Cycled in shirtsleeve weather past a vaguely ecclesiastical entrance to the athletic field at the University of St. Thomas.
Bonus Cycling Day
Rolled up one pant leg. At this time of year, any day I do that is a bonus.
A Favorite View, Restored
A sensitively replaced historic bridge returned a favorite bike route and view.