Only 7 days left to reach my goal of 1000 k!!!! The pressure is on folks. I have approximately 175 km to complete in a week, and I have lots of meetings this week which will require my car which will be challenging. This means a lot of really early morning rides before I leave for work, as well as treks when I get home. I had planned on doing 100 km this past Saturday, but a well deserved sleep in put a damper on my plans. I did manage 65 km before dark, which was a good was better than not going at all. I biked throughout Halifax, which included a spin in Point Pleasant Park. The scenery was gorgeous. I discovered some tree lines streets in the south end which I had no idea existed. The homes were out of this world tucked away behind iron gates, on beautiful lane ways. It is really quite amazing what you don't see when you drive a car. You get a much better sense of the city on foot or cycling.
My ride in to work this morning was great. I left extra early so I could do some road biking without the added pressure of traffic. I arrived at my building at 7 am, and was shocked the number of committed employees sitting at their desks at that hour of the morning.
Sunday was spent spent with my son and granddaughter Gabby. We had a great visit, which included lots of laughing. Gabby kept us in stitches the entire time, and her sunny personality is contagious. Her presence just puts you in a great mood, no matter what is going on in your life. What an incredible gift.
When I arrived home late afternoon, Pete was up for a coastal hike so we decided on Crystal Crescent Beach. He wasn't aware of the "type" of beach which we would encounter towards the end of our hike which was hilarious. Can you imagine the look on his face when he saw some bare bottoms frolicking in the distance! He maintained his composure and was very conscious about "looking away" from the distractions! I however was a little more curious, and admired confidence of all the different body shapes and sizes freely prancing around. How liberating I thought, however I do have to admit the prudish side of me was a little embarrassed being anywhere near it!
Pete broke in our new digital camera. Its not as good as his "professional" one, but its waterproof which is great for a clumsy person like me. I thought his pics turned out beautiful even with a cheapo camera. Wishing you all a productive day! Cheers!!!! Tracey
