So, sort of a story, sort of a photo thing, mostly just me rambling about what we did for the 4th of July.
We'd been working on the house like crazy all day because we had the cleaners coming Friday and needed to clear the way for them to clean. At dinner time I realized we didn't really have anything for dinner, so I ran down to the store on my bike (as usual). I was starting up the hill toward home when I overtook a couple of heavily loaded bike tourists. It was pretty late and a long way to camping, so I asked where they were heading. The answer: "I'm not sure. I guess Half Moon Bay."
Quick calculation on my part, and I pointed out it was 30 miles (and now about 6:45 p.m.). So I did what I've long said I'd do someday: I invited the cyclists home. They turned out to be a couple of young Germans doing the coast plus. They'd just finished criss-crossing the Sierra several times and taken the train from Bakersfield, then transit to the station in our town. (Note: we had recently learned about Warmshowers.org, but hadn't signed up because we are moving. If you are interested in meeting interesting travelers, check it out).
After we ate our burgers, corn on the cob, and ice cream (4th of July, remember?) we all 6 rode our bikes up nearby Mt. San Bruno to watch the fireworks.
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| The summit was totally fogged in, and the wind blowing about 25 MPH. We told Julia and Christoph they were getting a true experience of Daly City. |
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| Julia and my sons. |
Back at the house and thawed out, we gave Julia and Christoph a place to sleep (not *quite* on the floor, but close, things at our house being as they are just now), and saw them off the next morning.
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| Ready to ride! |
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Now, in further news, just because: after 40+ years, I cut my hair. All the way.
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| First, I had my husband hack off the braid for donation. |
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| Not so sure that was smart! |
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| Hope that makes someone happy. What's left isn't nearly so red. |
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| Okay, I think I can live with this! |
And that's all the news from the Ninja Librarian!
I've donated my hair twice. I love to do. It's such a great feeling, and then having shorter hair when it's hot out has its own rewards. :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't yet experienced any hot weather, but I am looking forward to having no hair on my neck when I do! Of course, I usually just put it in two braids when it's hot out or I'm traveling, but this way I don't have to spend that time and effort :) I think I'm getting lazy as I age!
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