Wandering about on my recumbent tricycle

Report from Suzy: The rain has stopped. The temperature is in the 70s, breezy and perfect for wandering around.  Most years I start with a ten mile hike and wonder the next day how I could be so foolish (at least my muscles wonder).  This year, since I haven’t ridden my tricycle even once since last year on Block Island, I have the inclination to just ride about—no destination— and see what happens.

Without the need to stick together on the trip from Ithaca to the ferry, Tim and I bring our own trikes for our stay on island. The car is off island in Point Judith

Yesterday I rode to town and had breakfast at Persephone’s. If I could ride my trike to breakfast at home, I’d do it more often.

Trying to be sensible with no training at home, I shortened my route around the south side of the island by cutting through Payne Road. I love the ride along this part.

This morning I rode down the west side of the island before breakfast. Small table and chairs—free!

I stopped at Topside Cafe for breakfast. Excellent broccoli mushroom quiche over greens.

After breakfast I rode down to the Chamber of Commerce for a new trail map. I’ve worn out my old one.

Natural sculpture outside Topside Cafe. I should bring my setup and take a serious picture.

A view from the road as I finished my circling of the south side.

The parts of the ride I didn’t photograph because they happened too fast:

Comment from a walker I passed:  “That must be a wonderful workout!”  My response, “It is!” and to myself, In so many ways!

Question from two cyclists: “How is that on hills?” My response, “Great. I’m not in a hurry.”

A crow flew over my head close enough to take an interesting detailed picture, but my camera was in my pocket.

Maybe tomorrow I’ll start walking. The trails and the beach await.