I never gave much thought to retirement before I left my job. I knew it was time, and I knew I had plenty of hobbies and friends to keep me busy. (How busy I really didn’t know!) After spending a school year alone at home, I was unsure what to expect when Tracy retired this year. But it couldn’t be better. Yesterday was a perfect example of how it should be. We had nothing on the calendar and the weather forecast called for nearly 80°. I suggested a bike ride since we had just had both bikes tuned up for the season.
We threw them in the back of the van and drove to the Finger Lakes. Starting at Keuka Lake we rode the outlet trail to Seneca Lake. It’s a great trail—sometimes two bikes wide, sometimes a single tire wide, occasionally paved. Of course we had to stop for photos along the way.
There are the remains of four mills along the trail which used to be a railroad bed.
A view of the trail with the fisheye setting on my Canon digital Elph.
I think this is a trillium. Tracy has an iPod app that identifies birds, now we want one for wildflowers.
Playing with perspective in a field of dandelions.
The town of Penn Yan where the trail starts (or ends). Round trip the trail is about 15 miles.
And for sticking with me through a long photographic post, here’s an invitation to a blog party hosted by the fabulous Rinda. It starts tonight at 10 pm Pacific time. It’s an international event so come along and party with us. Here’s a sneak peek of my project.
Hope to see you there!
Love that there’s the word “beer” in your sneak peek. LOL! Also, love the dandelion picture! DH and I spent two years in Ithaca, NY when we were newlyweds (he spent four there total). Such beautiful country. Glad you’re enjoying your retirement.
Rinida
Looking forward to the party.
fabulous photos from the bike ride
Just beautiful! I love looking at all of your photos. Sounds like you are keeping yourself busy & happy during your retirement. Good for you!
Retirement seems like an eternity away for us at the moment – I do have a few things I’d like to do though!
See you at the party 🙂
What beautiful photos! It looks like you had a great time. I like the photo of the broken windows the best.
Sounds such a lovely day 🙂 And what beautiful photos! I love the reflection of the buildings xx
Love your photos, Karen – especially the ones of the trail and the dandelions!!!
what a wonderful spring adventure!
Oh Karen…you’re pictures are absolutely beautiful. I just love bike rides through the woods.
You are correct, your picture of the white flower is a White Trillium. It is the official flower of Ontario, Canada (my home province). It is actually illegal to pick Trilliums in Ontario, but you can buy them from local nursery’s. We have a few growing in our garden.
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