Yesterday was a beaut. Warm, not windy, just right. We are now trying to ride two days in a row, then one day off. Yesterday was day two, and we could tell it was the second day. We've also added a trail segment to the ride. Anyway, it was good, we were tired at the end. Regaining fitness in one's dotage is a long, drawn out process.
When we started out, there was a helicopter hovering. Then he dropped the nose, and flew along the sides of the hills, eventually departing the bowl via that saddle. Jim thinks he might have been showing off a bit, being that low and that fast. It was fun to watch.
Later the clouds moved in.
Even later, we had a pretty good sunset.
Today we went grocery shopping. Knowing that the UK variant is in Arizona, we spent as little time as possible in the store. I feel positively feral, dashing up and down the aisles, running away from people whose masks are worn improperly, and in general only getting what's on the list and heading out the door. I miss cruising the aisles, looking for something that might be interesting. We did notice that the food from India is located under the sign that says "European Foods." That's kind of amusing.
Other than this paltry offering, I have zippity doo-dah all to say.
Our sunset last night was just incredible also. I really really miss wandering the aisles of the grocery store looking for new things to try. But we use pick-up and I haven't been in a store for months. Hopefully by fall things are better.
ReplyDeleteWell, it WAS a British colony, after all. But I guess by that thinking, American food would be in the European aisle, too. Never mind.
ReplyDeleteAs we age fitness goes very quickly and as you say regaining it takes time. You have some lovely trails to ride though. Never let it be said that the UK doesn't share.
ReplyDeleteNot paltry at all! I love seeing the scenery there -- so unlike anything I experience here!
ReplyDeleteAll your trail riding puts me to shame. My paltry walks don't even compare. One thing I can compare is that sunset shot you have. I have one coming up tomorrow that looks just like that. We must have taken the photos on the same evening. It's interesting that those ripply clouds stretched all the way to Tucson.
ReplyDeleteI find myself holding my breath and making a wide circle around those that can't figure out how to wear a mask. Pretty pictures, as usual.
ReplyDeleteLove the country! Welcoming and not all uphill by the look of it. Stay well, be smart as you are!
ReplyDeleteI used to work for a fellow who was a daredevil pilot. Like buzzing the plant at work. He so so many foolish things he lost his license. But, he still had a helicopter license. I grinned from ear to ear. If Jack is still around, and still has a helicopter, and was in Arizona, that was him.
ReplyDeleteovercast and cold here. I too only get what's on the list, in and out and make wide berths around the idiots. my brother had a pilot's license and part ownership in a small plane. I've been up in it several times, like being inside a dragonfly's head, only of course the plane doesn't hover.
ReplyDeleteBut that is a beautiful sunset. Like a promise. Isn't it pretty to think so.
ReplyDeleteOh I love that sunset sky and what a beautiful trail for you to ride on.
ReplyDeleteThe sunset!!! I haven't seen one like that for quite awhile. You are so fortunate to be able to ride. NC has had the worst winter I can imagine (also my first one here in 10 years, so perhaps I've just forgotten). It has been cold, rainy, rainy, rainy, muddy, just awful. We are walking a lot but cycling hasn't happened since early December. Waiting for spring with bated breath, and perhaps the sun as well!
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