After the food tour, we walked to the Old Slave Mart Museum (no pictures allowed inside).
then to the Provost Dungeon.
Many window boxes beautifully maintained and replanted for every season.
Dinner at an Irish pub:
A somewhat wet day but no hurricane impact.
Yesterday was a travel day for Ann, Linda, Kathy and me. We went despite the threat of Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda plus “unrelated rain storms.” Leaving our hotel for a day of exploring:
Occasional light rain all day, temps in the high 70s.
We took a food tour around lunchtime. The tour group at Port of Call, our first stop
where we had Chicken Bog:
Cheese biscuits at Calli’s:
Next stop (can’t remember name of the restaurant), a Low Country Platter with she-crab soup, pimento cheese with crackers, shrimp & grits, and sweet hush puppies with honey butter.
Between each stop, we learned about the city. Philadelphia Alley:
French Huguenot Church:
At Well Hung (which refers to clusters of grapes, not what might be running through your mind right now), we had Coca Cola Shortribs with mashed potatoes – easily the most delicious item on the tour.
And finally, at River City Sweets, a pecan cluster for dessert.
Yes, we are all stuffed. Fun tour.
Saturday morning at Miller Park. This time we completely closed off this section of the parking area to keep cars OUT of our space (and thankfully, no one contacted parking enforcement). We also brought a broom – chalking our lines was much easier.
In the last 15 minutes, this student’s second foot found the pedal and off she went. Although wobbly, she did not fall.
Kathy worked with our Level 2 student who already knew how to ride. She already does marathons, but wants to start doing triathlons which means better bicycling skills. Another necessary skill: be able to change your own flat tire quickly – today she got her first lesson. Kathy was the perfect person to coach her.
A very proud mom:
Late Friday afternoon, a baseball game for Carson.
At one of his at-bats, he actually struck out, but the catcher dropped the ball. A fast runner, he was safe at first, stole second, and then scored.
Bottom of the sixth inning, we’re ahead, time to bring in the Closer.
Three up, three down. Good job Carson.
Nine of us met at Justin’s on Friday and rode to Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm in Wheatland.
In Rio Oso. Brenda, me, Cheryl, Brad, Milan, Sandi, Kimberly, Jane, Lennore:
We took the long way (18 miles) to Bishop’s.
So many things to do here, a few of us especially like Mrs B’s Bakery or one of the other food vendors with seasonal decadent treats.
The ride back was shorter, just 13 miles. Great ride day with great friends.
BarbaraL invited me to see a presentation at a library in Davis. She has great connections due to her work with the Friends of the Sacramento Public Library.
BarbaraL has met Eddie Anh several times and got his book into the California State Library.
Eddie’s graphic memoir, Advocate, tells the story of growing up as the child of South Korean immigrants and dealing with the clash between his parents’ expectations of financial success with his desire to become an environmental lawyer at a non-profit organization. He is a self-taught graphic artist.
I think this picture was taken as I pronounced the “ch” in “cheese” – lol. Me, Eddie, Annie, BarbaraL:
Avery has been enjoying riding on dirt trails and practicing lifting the front to ride on the back wheel (not easy).
on Tuesday. Cauliflower toasts and Tomato chickpea avocado salad with blue corn chips.
Sunday afternoon at Jesuit: Avery, running back!
Today was the last day of the 50% off promotion if you ride your bike to Taqueria Rincón Alteño. On my way to meet the SABA group who met in Old Sac and rode out to N Natomas, I got a flat tire and had just enough time to walk home, get in my car and drive over to meet everyone (no discount for me).
Thank you Pierson for leading and Jeremiah for sweeping. About 20 people came on this ride.
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