Gone to Carolina (in my mind?)

Red bike on the Blue Ridge Parkway

Red bike on the Blue Ridge Parkway. So much more… red… without those silly Trek stickers.

We took a little jaunt to Carolina last week so that Amanda could spend some time with her dad during his first week of radiation and chemo. They had a great time together in Durham and managed to consume more barbecue than I did. I’m going to have to work harder on that part in a few weeks when we head back up for Christmas.

I did manage to spend some quality time on the bike, including a lively jaunt (ha!) up to Waterrock Knob. Climbing 17 miles in one continuous effort with no downhills or level ground to recover on is a beating for us converted flatlanders!

But it was most definitely worth the trip.

 

Lauren takes a leisurely ride up to Waterrock Knob

Lauren takes a leisurely ride up to Waterrock Knob

The dogs also had a great trip. Fiona contemplated joining this little party for a while, but Maggie would have none of it.

The dogs also had a great trip. Fiona contemplated joining this little party for a while, but Maggie would have none of it.

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