August 3rd, 2008 Sunday
I was mourning the end of my trip last week. With my neck injury, I thought I would never ride again. Luckily my x-ray proved that the problem was not bone related and probably a cyst of some kind. With that news, I broke out my bike from the box and set off. Getting back in the saddle felt great! This bike fits me so well and the bike seemed to be riding on its own- I kept having to up shift to be able to keep up with the pace...It was weird- I was so desperately missing riding.
And, as luck would have it, there are plenty of great amazing rides right here in Washington! Now that I am "back in business" (credit to Olinda), I am excited to start exploring the neighborhoods and parks right outside my door. On Saturday I rode around Lake Washington (the full loop) for the first time- 53 miles. And on Sunday, I did part of the lake and around West Seattle and Lake Union. The Blue Angels were out performing over the I-90 bridge and although the stunts are cool, it feels like the top of sky is being shredded off every time they go by. Dad would like it, but its too loud for me.
I ended with a picnic lunch on Lake Union in the new park at the south end. I watched a guy fly some stunt kites and the hydroplanes take off for flight seeing tours...It was a wonderful sunny day and thank god, I finally feel that "summer" has arrived.
Next stop? I am thinking weekend trips to the Olympic Peninsula and Mt Rainier.
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