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Driving up highway 313 you'll find the trailhead for the Navajo Rocks trails and the parking lot was almost completely full. All except for one spot that obviously had our name on it!
And so it was time for our ride...
And so it was time for our ride...
In the parking lot, ready to go (c)travelincousins.com
Yup - this is what a good part of the trail looked like (c)travelincousins.com
We huffed and puffed our way to the top and had to put our foot down more than a couple of times.
As the bike/life lesson #101 tells us
“Walk today - Walk tomorrow!”
As the bike/life lesson #101 tells us
“Walk today - Walk tomorrow!”
I was getting warm so it was time to take off a layer - I removed my arm warmers (c)travelincousins.com
You never know what or what's not underneath you - can you spot me? (c)travelincousins.com
Here comes Dave (c)travelincousins.com
What a view!
What a view! (c)travelincousins.com
Mid trail selfie (c)travelincousins.com
We ended with the trail 'Rocky Tops' and how very appropriately named it was.
Riding along the side of a petrified sand dune (c)travelincousins.com
Epic scenery! (c)travelincousins.com
I'm now on top of the petrified sand dune (c)travelincousins.com
Dave heading right towards me (c)travelincousins.com
Time to go down (c)travelincousins.com
Dave following my trail (c)travelincousins.com
Although the parking lot was full, the trails are quite remote and everyone is well spread out. Most of the time you feel as though you have the entire place to yourself. As you can see from the pictures.
Well while out on trail we happened to cross paths with another group...and typically when out on trail it's common courtesy to greet one another. But this greeting was slightly different. I was greeted by the lead rider "It's you again!" which took me by surprise. Like who is this guy?! Then the first thing that came to mind was "Am I really going THAT slow that this guy has lapped me?!"
In all of my confusion the guy seemed disappointed that I did not recognize him saying "oh you don't remember me.." then as the other 3 riders were passing me by, I had in fact recognized them - they were "the group with the dog" that had crossed my path a day earlier while riding on the Magnificent 7 trails!
Wowzers - how was I recognized??
Is it me or is it my jacket or maybe my shoes...or my new fun Stance socks....
Stance offers so many different unique and comfortable socks. And for me they actually even make my ride that much more FUN!
Well while out on trail we happened to cross paths with another group...and typically when out on trail it's common courtesy to greet one another. But this greeting was slightly different. I was greeted by the lead rider "It's you again!" which took me by surprise. Like who is this guy?! Then the first thing that came to mind was "Am I really going THAT slow that this guy has lapped me?!"
In all of my confusion the guy seemed disappointed that I did not recognize him saying "oh you don't remember me.." then as the other 3 riders were passing me by, I had in fact recognized them - they were "the group with the dog" that had crossed my path a day earlier while riding on the Magnificent 7 trails!
Wowzers - how was I recognized??
Is it me or is it my jacket or maybe my shoes...or my new fun Stance socks....
Stance offers so many different unique and comfortable socks. And for me they actually even make my ride that much more FUN!
They have so many different styles and fun patterns! I actually also have the Funkadelic pair that are listed above.
Well, anyhow after the ride my legs were pretty fried! It literally got to the point of being close to complete failure - the trusty legs of mine just did not want to climb anymore.
And that is where I'm gonna wrap it up today.
Ciao 4 now,
-Travelin' Tanya
Well, anyhow after the ride my legs were pretty fried! It literally got to the point of being close to complete failure - the trusty legs of mine just did not want to climb anymore.
And that is where I'm gonna wrap it up today.
Ciao 4 now,
-Travelin' Tanya
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Elisa's Weekly Article Featuring Interview with Matteo Pellegrinuzzi
Hello! Hope you had a great weekend! Mine was terrific, and so productive!
I had hoped to get a great deal of writing done yesterday, and boy, did I ever! Love those productive days!
I had hoped to get a great deal of writing done yesterday, and boy, did I ever! Love those productive days!
This Monday, I'm so happy to announce that my weekly feature in Elisa's Long Island and Travelin' 25 is published already.
For the past few weeks, I've been a little tardy in posting. However, this is not the case today, so feel free to click the title below to read all about my interview with French photographer, Matteo Pellegrinuzzi last week!!
A Day At Mottley Kitchen in The Bronx with French Photographer Matteo Pellegrinuzzi
For the past few weeks, I've been a little tardy in posting. However, this is not the case today, so feel free to click the title below to read all about my interview with French photographer, Matteo Pellegrinuzzi last week!!
A Day At Mottley Kitchen in The Bronx with French Photographer Matteo Pellegrinuzzi
(c) travelincousins.com
Moving on to today, I have quite an exciting day in store! I was asked to assist my friend Cyril in leading a walking tour of Garden City this morning.
The only challenge is that there is a bit of a monsoon going on outside today, here on Long Island. Yup - we went from the most gorgeous Spring day ever, to a drop in temps yesterday and then rain, rain, rain last night and today.
As a result, the tour has been cancelled for today and will be postponed. I think it is for the best since everyone would have gotten soaked and would not have been able to enjoy the walking aspect of the tour, to get a true feel for the town and landmarks of Garden City.
The Cathedral of Incarnation in Garden City, NY is the Seat of the Episcopal Diocese and on the National Register of Historic Places. (c) travelincousins.com
The walking tour, which will probably be resceduled for next week (I will keep you posted!!), included, as one of its focal points, The Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City.
This Episcopal Cathedral was commissioned by Cornelia Clinch Stewart, to honor her husband, the late Alexander Turney Stewart, whose vision it was to create the town of Garden City.
Designed by Henry S. Harrison, the Cathedral is built in the traditional Gothic Revival style with a 210 foot steeple and contains more than 70 stained glass windows!
Established in 1876, Cornelia convinced the Episcopal Church to relocate the seat of the Episcopal diocese from Brooklyn to Garden City. Today it is on the National Register of Historic Places.
This year, the Cathedral has on view a copy of a rare medieval-style illuminated bible. The St. John's bible measures 2" x 3" and is displayed in front of the altar and was one of the focal points of the tour.
I cannot wait to go inside and take pics to share with you!
Well, stay dry and enjoy your day!!
-E
xoxo
This Episcopal Cathedral was commissioned by Cornelia Clinch Stewart, to honor her husband, the late Alexander Turney Stewart, whose vision it was to create the town of Garden City.
Designed by Henry S. Harrison, the Cathedral is built in the traditional Gothic Revival style with a 210 foot steeple and contains more than 70 stained glass windows!
Established in 1876, Cornelia convinced the Episcopal Church to relocate the seat of the Episcopal diocese from Brooklyn to Garden City. Today it is on the National Register of Historic Places.
This year, the Cathedral has on view a copy of a rare medieval-style illuminated bible. The St. John's bible measures 2" x 3" and is displayed in front of the altar and was one of the focal points of the tour.
I cannot wait to go inside and take pics to share with you!
Well, stay dry and enjoy your day!!
-E
xoxo
