Cycled the lakes and Mississippi this morning before the welcome rain on the skylight turned the world Impressionist.
Category: Move
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.
Chicago Skyline
On my walk today: one final view of the Chicago skyline before heading to O’Hare.
Walking
Walked past bleachers for tonight’s Aquatennial Parade. I prefer to walk than to watch people walking.
Making a Breeze
Hot, humid day, so made a breeze by cycling from Fort Snelling to St. Paul. Explored Mendota Heights on the way back.
Cycling the Loop
Breakfast at Bread and Pickle on Lake Harriet, then continued cycling past the receding floodwaters of Minnehaha Creek.