Kayaking and Biking

Spike and I have been doing some other activities this summer besides just eating vegetables. Early this spring, I purchased a season pass to the Charles River Canoe and Kayak company, which means I got to kayak whenever I wanted all summer long! My friend, Rose, also purchased a season pass and so we've gone as much as possible. The first few outings were a little rough because the spring wind really made the Charles choppy with waves crashing over the bows of our kayaks. The Charles isn't really known for its cleanliness, so I was worried about getting wet, but I haven't started glowing yet. Once summer heat really started, some of the best breezes were found out on the water and it was such a treat to be able to enjoy them! We also rented from some of the other locations in Newton and Allston, where the river was a bit cleaner and less crowded. I've enjoyed all the time I got to spend on the water this summer and I'm going to miss it once the season ends!

Spike's birthday in May started his summer of biking. His dad, Pat, and I went in together on his birthday gift... a gift card to Wheelworks, where he bought a gorgeous bike. He and Lynchie went on long bike rides almost every weekend and I was feeling a little bit left out. My mother came to the rescue and brought my bike out from the homeland. I was very nervous at first about riding it on the streets of Boston, but apart from one minor meltdown, I soon got the hang of it. Though I prefer riding on the trails and paths around the Charles, I can go on the street if I have to (even though street riding sometimes leads to exploding hummus containers that spray over my entire body including my face, arms, legs, and feet). It's been such a great summer filled with fun outdoor activities... I'm sad to see it go!