From the Seat of a Bike, Things I Appreciate...

The DH (dear hubby) and I did an intense four hours on the bike today. This ride is our last long one before we start the bike tour. I had time to write this post in my head as I pedaled and sweated up and down the hills of south-central Indiana.

From the Seat of a Bike, Things I Appreciate...

• Birds. Today alone we saw three indigo buntings, a bluebird, several red-winged blackbirds, and big vultures. I didn't see it, but two bird watchers we came across had spotted a bald eagle.


• Shade and a light breeze.


• People who wave and smile as they pass.


• People who do NOT talk on their cell phones as they drive.


• Rolling hills that promise as many downs and ups.


• Reaching the top of a really big hill and ringing my bike bell.


• Moments of feeling really in tune with my bike and its connection to the road.


• Wild flowers.


• The smell of honeysuckle.


• Smiling and waving at other cyclists. They get it, too!


• Pringles and Dr. Pepper - nothing tastes better after riding really hard!


• The canopy of green.
  
• Lazy cows on the hill slopes.


• A mama horse and her foal.


• Turtles that stick their necks out and cross the road.


• Deer that skip across the road.


• Chipmunks with their mouths full.
  
• Keeping my sense of humor even tho I'm tuckered out.
  
• Lots of gears to get me up the biggest hills, and not always having to use them.
  
• Water.
  
• Sunscreen and shades.
• The DH's great training plan.


• Knowing I could have ridden further.


• The DH's chiseled legs and cute butt. I seem to be always chasing them.

Indigo Bunting