Local color

Biking on the Parkway

I went biking on the Parkway this week with my friend Eric (whom I met a few months ago at the humane society, where he works and I volunteer). It was probably my favorite ride that we've done, even though we only went 28 miles and usually do about 40 to 50. The first 14 miles was all climbing, which usually I hate because I'm wimpy, but I didn't mind it as much because the scenery was so beautiful. I think we climbed about 2000 feet, then after 14 miles turned around and HAULED ASS downhill. I got up to 37.9 mph and had tears streaking across my face.

Fall on the Blue Ridge

Fall in the South

Early-morning fawn