Outdoor Adventure

So it's now November 1 in south Texas and it's 75 degrees at 10:30 in the morning...and the rustling of candy wrappers has given way to the sugar coma and the idea that today may be a candy fest has crossed my mind and to that I say "no thank you."  So upon my suggestion, we load the bikes and head out to explore a new (to us) bike trail.  It was a 1.4 mile trail that was rather flat and really beautiful. Honestly the hardest part was coaxing the bikes onto the bike carrier. 

Now please note that all the trees are still green and the sky is a lovely shade of blue and we are in shorts and t - shirts and most of us were working up a little sweat.  Nothing like a little fall or as I'm gonna call it "summer: part two."

We saw lots of cool stuff along the way.  Like these deer for instance...  look closely, they're there..4 or 5 of them..so cute.

The trail was divided into sections so we had to make a few crossings...we were sure to look out for "the autos."

OK and just in case anyone doesn't already know that we live in Texas, here is a cactus forest alongside the trail to prove it.  Again look closely or enlarge the photo...it's there.

This was a pretty cool, very stable but rickety sounding, bridge over a dry creek bed.  

Now when the trail ran out we decided to do what our mountain bikes are really meant for...off roading.  Now it may not look like it, but this was a bumpy little ride.  But it was worth it....

...'cause this little destination is where we ended up...

What are you thinking?? I'll tell you what I'm thinking...you can have your Subway, this sandwich shop is truly delish. Check out the Bumdoodlers menu and drool away.  This was the kids first visit here but Charlie and I had checked it out a few weeks back and we are all giving it a big thumbs up. YUM!!!

After that, not much left to do but hop on the bikes and head back home, stomach's full, and enjoy the perfect temps, the blue skies and the peace and quite of the trail.

Just as a side note, I took over 30 photos on this ride...as in I was riding my bike while taking photos.  Talent, I know! Two important things to note...not one of my photos was blurry and most importantly, I managed to NOT fall off my bike.  Amazing!!!

And finally, since we have returned home this afternoon, I was successful in removing and storing all the Halloween decorations from the yard and house and I have also ingested approximately 10 Tootsie Rolls. Just thought you'd wanna know!