Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Bike Rides

We spent a great deal of time on bikes. For me, this was best part of our vacation. We rented 2 adult bikes and a "chariot." We were on our bikes all week long. We went out every morning, before most of the island was even awake. At least the sun was up, so we counted our blessings! Then we always rode to the beach. And we usually took another ride before dinner.
We had rain almost all week with very few chances for beach time. The bikes were just what we needed to fight off the rainy blues. They provided exercise, a little space from each other, time to think, many adventures, and a great way to enjoy all the beautiful homes and landscaping in Avalon. Pop Pop joined us for quite a few rides. He was sporting a slightly less glamorous ride. Who knows how old it was and Owen so tactfully said should "be thrown in the trash." I should have gotten a picture of it.

At first, Mason wasn't so sure of the chariot.
But he quickly warmed up to the idea.
Our first (ever) ride as a family. EJ and I don't own bikes.
See those nice dark clouds over looking the bay.
One of our trips included picking up sticky buns for Father's Day breakfast. This black cloud followed us the whole time.This is how Mason had to ride each time we went to the beach.
It was only 3 blocks. He was a good sport.Spotted this pretty guy during a ride.

1 comment:

Courtney said...

what fun! family bike rides are a lot different than walks, aren't they?? maybe you guys will have to get bikes :-)