Rest day

Charlie suggested a day off - with which I was not going to argue, they had, after all, bike 67 miles  yesterday while I focused on wine tasting. I think a day of icing my elbow from all the reaching and sipping is a good idea.

I started the day with an easy run. Walla Walla was quiet at 6 am as I headed out and the weather was a lovely 75 degrees. On the way back, with a half mile to go, I came to an intersection and a green light. A car approached to my right  and I hesitated although I had the right of way. The man never saw me as he sped through the red light. I caught a glimpse of him and saw that he was staring intently at his phone. I whistled loudly but he never even looked up, apparently completely unaware that he had run a red light. Defense, always the best offense. I exhaled and finished by run, making a note to be extra careful of distracted drivers along this ride. A while back I made the decision to keep my phone in the trunk of my car so that I am not tempted to look at. On my return, I will be more diligent about that.

There is an aviary in Walla Walla that is surrounded by a beautiful park and play ground where we spent the morning. After another delicious meal, lunch at Olive restaurant, we played with the kids in the pool  - Saya and I dominated at chicken. The moon is in some special condition right now. CR, has, of course, researched exactly its state, so read his blog from the science. It's big a beautiful and casts a bluish hue.Tomorrow we plan to ride to Umatilla, OR, about 55 miles away.

Walla Walla has lots of lovely old home - attached are pics of a few of them.