Vela Bella Bicycle Tour

My friend Dana and I headed out to Leavenworth for a bicycle tour at the foothills of Stevens Pass in the Cascade Mountains. It was a beautiful to ride, except for the 108 degree heat that eventually took the best of us. We managed to complete 75 miles of cycling with grueling climbs (especially at the last 25 miles) and we enjoyed all 5 and 1/2 hours of it! Later, we headed to downtown Leavenworth for burgers, fries and a cold brew. We ended up deciding not to camp that night since it was disgustingly hot and we desired to sleep in our own beds. The night drive through the Cascades on US-2 is great, especially with the sunset and full moon! We had a great time!

BBQ on a Belltown rooftop

Headed to Kim and Vic's for a BBQ on the rooftop of their apartment. It was a gorgeous evening with a beautiful sunset, a full moon, and great company.

Also here is my new plant, Bajito Verde. Since I couldn't take Verde, my first plant from Michigan (it was so huge!) I wanted to try to keep another alive!

Cycling to the Arboretum

Nothing like biking down to the Arboretum in Seattle to see pretty flowers and soaring birds on a beautiful Wednesday morning! I had a little lunch consisting of goo, a granola bar and water for my 28 mile ride, then I was off to work. Hope everyone back in Michigan is doing well. I miss you all!!