Posted about our current base for hiking: Sheep’s Head Peninsula, southwest Ireland.
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Peat, Rock, Heather
Sheep’s Head Peninsula: walked on a ridge trail on peat, rock, and heather, with the Atlantic on each side.
Sheep’s Head Way, Day 1
Today, we start walking The Sheep’s Head Way.
Kepler Track
4-day tramp, Kepler Track, South Island, New Zealand, 2006. The mist did a dance, revealing glimpses of steep valleys
Impressionist World
Cycled the lakes and Mississippi this morning before the welcome rain on the skylight turned the world Impressionist.
Travel Gear: Trekking Pole
I often hike with one trekking pole. Some hikers prefer two poles: I don’t have enough hands to carry two while operating my GPS, or grabbing tree limbs. It’s largely about balance, but I suspect my knees are grateful when I lean on the pole while climbing. Unfortunately, a trekking pole makes air travel… Continue reading Travel Gear: Trekking Pole
Japanese Garden
Cycled, via Eden Prairie, to Normandale College’s Japanese Garden in Bloomington. Three Japanese gardens in one week!
New Pedals
Pedal seized up, replaced both pedals. If I replace any more parts I won’t be able to claim my bike is 30-years-old.
Yellow Streetcars
Stopped to peek inside the Excelsior Streetcar Line shed on our cycle ride back from Victoria to Hopkins.
Bike Tuneup
Picked up my bike from a tune-up at Midtown Bike Center.