Power of Perspective

Consider the power in a change of perspective.

I learned that "kill" means "river" in Dutch.
Makes the town name "better to my ear.”

On road at 6:45 a.m.
Attempt to beat-the-heat.

Trail beside Hudson River,
Lovely trees, great views.

Trail had areas of mud,
Was up & down,
Dirt, gravel, some cindery surface.
A bit "mountain-bikey" for me.

At end of that, I ventured to say to Nancy,
"Let's skip that trail next ride."
"Oh,” says Nancy, "that's my favorite trail!”

Lunch was at mile 24.
Sort of coffee-break time (with no coffee).

I was last in at 12:30.
We were very hot & so glad this day's ride
Finished.

We are housed right off freeway,
In area of many motels,
Fast foods,
No vegetation.

Makes me appreciate my day's start.
Forest, river-edge & views.
Guess I, also, like the trail.
Good lesson in adopting a new perspective.

Glad to be sheltered in A.C. comfort.

Hugs.
Lin

Limerick:

It's hot, and it's humid and sticky.
I really don't mean to be picky.
When it's so hot,
I would rather not
Be riding. It feels rather icky.