We were able to get out our bikes out from storage and go for our first ride yesterday. Our tires were flat and it took a little hunting to find a gas station with air that wasn't out of service. After filling our tires we biked onto the Red Jacket Trail. It really is a wonderful trail. Kristin, with her great knowledge of various kinds of vegetation, pointed out all of the purple and white crocuses that are starting to bloom along it. While biking, we try to guesstimate when the trees will grow their leaves. I'm thinking between 2-3 weeks.
Unfortunately the flooding damaged one of the most beautiful parts of the trail, an old railroad bridge that has been converted to a trail bridge overlooking the Le Sueur River. A whole section of the bridge has been removed. We both hope that they will repair the bridge.
Kristin and I have also been enjoying our walks on this same trail. The trail is connected right next to the YMCA and is near to where we live. We have recently been doing prayer walks together on the trail. It is very peaceful and a great way to connect with each other and God. Sometimes when it is hard to focus on prayer, I find a walk to be the perfect remedy.
We hung up a bird house in a tree in our back yard. This is my first residence with a back yard. We also look forward to grilling in the yard sometime soon. Oh grilling how I've missed you!
Lastly, we have had our first opportunity of the year to continue our ritual of walking to a nearby Dairy Queen. Funny thing, I believe it was after we ordered, the manager said that they and all of the other Dairy Queens in Mankato have run out of vanilla ice cream. This was a week ago and it was still a little chilly. I guess when you are anxious for spring a little Dairy Queen ice cream can help convince, if only a moment, that spring has actually arrived.
Well those are just a few of our experiences outdoors. I hope you also get opportunities to enjoy the wonderful weather!
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