Rich and Tim using the jaws of life to free a bike of a broken lock. The local EMT/Fire Dept. lent us the heavy duty cutters after Tim's lock malfunctioned. We used the opportunity for some good laughs. Imagine us dressing as cyclist to steal a really good bike. The EMT played along with our spoof and we all rolled off with smiles on our faces. PS. Rich (on the left) is one of the tour leaders and an accomplice to the crime.
Just in case you might think I am sitting on a beach in Florida eating bonbons. Here I am at the Pacific coast just before I decided to shed my shoes and go in for a brief swim. The aquatic adventure was cut short when I noticed a dead seal floating just yards from where I was about to dive in head first. Oh, and by the way, the Pacific Ocean is very cold. Now I know why all of the surfers wear head to toe wet suits. Hypothermia is a quick threat to ones health.
In the Avenue of the Giants, Redwood National Forest. That's me hugging a tree so that you can get an idea of how big the Redwoods are. We rode almost 30 miles through the forest of these natural wonders. The only way to do this National Forest justice is to tour it by bike or by foot. The aroma of the forest is so powerful and soothing. The cool air is refreshing, the sounds of the birds are enchanting and the shadows that are created from filtered light make you believe you're in heaven. It is truly a magical experience.
The Avenue of the Giants. I will never forget the magic of this day. We are so lucky to have the beauty of this natural wonder available to us. If you ever have the opportunity to visit northern California, you really must try to set aside time to visit this National Park. I promise, you won't be disappointed!
Rich and Tim using the jaws of life to free a bike of a broken lock. The local EMT/Fire Dept. lent us the heavy duty cutters after Tim's lock malfunctioned. We used the opportunity for some good laughs. Imagine us dressing as cyclist to steal a really good bike. The EMT played along with our spoof and we all rolled off with smiles on our faces. PS. Rich (on the left) is one of the tour leaders and an accomplice to the crime.
Just in case you might think I am sitting on a beach in Florida eating bonbons. Here I am at the Pacific coast just before I decided to shed my shoes and go in for a brief swim. The aquatic adventure was cut short when I noticed a dead seal floating just yards from where I was about to dive in head first. Oh, and by the way, the Pacific Ocean is very cold. Now I know why all of the surfers wear head to toe wet suits. Hypothermia is a quick threat to ones health.
In the Avenue of the Giants, Redwood National Forest. That's me hugging a tree so that you can get an idea of how big the Redwoods are. We rode almost 30 miles through the forest of these natural wonders. The only way to do this National Forest justice is to tour it by bike or by foot. The aroma of the forest is so powerful and soothing. The cool air is refreshing, the sounds of the birds are enchanting and the shadows that are created from filtered light make you believe you're in heaven. It is truly a magical experience.
The Avenue of the Giants. I will never forget the magic of this day. We are so lucky to have the beauty of this natural wonder available to us. If you ever have the opportunity to visit northern California, you really must try to set aside time to visit this National Park. I promise, you won't be disappointed!
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