We selected a huge tomato for sandwiches, a cucumber, and a big dark red pepper. I was very happy with our purchases and we got back on our bikes. We peddled to the Target and got houseware items we were running out of and packed the insulated backpack tight. Carrie held the rest in a paper sack hanging from her handlebars and we cruised back to Irish Eyes.
Once there we rested in the a/c for a bit before Carrie decided we should take another little ride to see the local park with tennis and pickle ball courts as well as a lovely manmade lake close by. Now, I have known Carrie for over 50 years and I have grown to be weary of her ideas about ‘little ride’ and ‘close by’, but I also knew that two days ago she hiked over an hour, rode her bike all over town, and played full games of both tennis and pickle ball with her daughter and Anthony. So I was feeling confident.
In time I am 5 years younger than Carrie. In body and mind, she is about 15 years my junior. I don't say that lightly. She literally rides circles around me even when I try my hardest. The other day I pulled a muscle taking off my sports bra and this woman has fallen off a roof and barely spilled her drink! Needless to say, I should have been more cautious in my agreement to take a ‘little ride’ to a place ‘close by’. We biked for hours.
We took our bikes all around the end of Charleston from our place in the Harborage at Ashley Marina and then through its center in our return. Although I am currently on the couch exhausted with sore body parts everywhere, it was pretty awesome. There is a pier that runs most of the way along the water where you can watch boats and birds and dolphins. There is a fountain near the end of the pier where kids can splash and play. Even the adults and dogs joined in the hot sun to get some relief.
On the way back we hunted down Starbucks for an alternative place for me to work and we went through the park with the lake again along the tennis and pickle ball courts. Carrie kept updating me throughout the trip to help me get my bearings. My dyslexia makes it hard for me to comprehend things in space so riding the streets and having her reiterate where we were developed the map in my mind further.
We took our showers, finished our laundry, cleaned our rooms, and are enjoying good food. There was a huge storm last night and everything got a little wet so although we used the dryer we still have items hanging by the door. As I sit here in the boat typing this into my phone, I can hear the rumble of thunder in the distance and I can’t help but think about how well those mushroom bags would grow in here.
Did you bring bikes with you on the boat? Looks and sounds like it was worth the adventure. Enjoy! And as My Anthony says, “why do you want to stop doing the fun stuff!? Once you do it’s all over! Stay young!” I have been trying to live by that motto. ❤️
ReplyDeleteSo true! today I will rest a d get back on tomorrow! We bought them all used from same kid on craigslist. John is bring our equipment back with him which will help. I need my cushy seat!
DeleteThis was Ellen 🤪❤️
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