Nine Days of Thanksgiving Holidays To Try My Retirement Activities
November 17,2012
With my school holidays starting, I am heading out with my beautiful new bike to ride to my heart's content. But wait, there's more.
When I was forced to take a detour on my way to work a week ago, it sent all traffic through a beautiful greenway/park I didn't know existed. So for the past week I have taken that detour to and from work. Immediately upon turning into the park, I become one with nature.
There appears a flowing river, a wide bike/running/walking/dog walking/stroller-pushing concrete pathway along the entire bank of the river. Hundreds of migrating birds circle overhead. Egrets are busying themselves along the river bank across the river. People are strolling with babies, dogs, walkers, bikers, and I should be there. Oh, and don't forget the people quietly fishing the river.
Professional size soccer fields, two playgrounds, and one gigantic exercise center are also on the property, safely fenced from pathway traffic and the winding road for car traffic. Who forgot to tell me about this treasure in Orlando?
So, to add to my retirement activities list, a year ahead of when I'll need it, I'm loading up my bike and heading to that park for some peaceful riding. I will not have to look for cracks in the road or traffic that might squash me.
Number 9 (or is it 10) on my list is now to head to the park and ride my bike for awhile. I might even pack a little snack in my bike basket. Pictures later today. This practice run will confirm its place on my list.
Have a bountiful Thanksgiving meal, and please help those who need one.
