Along the Ride

 

Three Deer in the Yard
Tequesta, FL
May 6, 2024

In preparation for our upcoming European adventure, most of yesterday was devoted to preparations. I managed a 16-mile ride and was surprised to see a small herd of three deer grazing in a yard. I do not often see deer when I ride, but with the summer closing in I expect to see a few more.

I also noted a tortoise along the way. 

It was a nice ride, the winds were relatively mild. Another beautiful South Florida day with plenty of sunshine. Maybe that's why it's called the Sunshine State. 

I have ridden three days in a row for the first time since January, as I look back on my riding log.Today, I am looking forward to riding four days in a row, which I have not accomplished since last August. Of course, I am about to enter a three-week hiatus as we head off to Europe for a long-planned vacation. Do retired people really go on vacation? 

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL