Saturday, May 28, 2011

#7 Central Parks Walk



This walk was for sure the best walk I have done yet. I enjoyed every minute of this walk, which is maybe a little ironic because we didn't actually "walk." We rented barclays bikes- and when I say "we," I mean Shelisa, Amy, and Jared (The Miller's cousin) and I. It was magical. Not really sure who led, because Jared sort of took over. I hate to say it but sometimes the stereotype of men and needing to lead and being in charge of directions etc, turns out to be very true. I do not say this casually, but as the result of many incidences on this trip in particular where different gentlemen have stepped in and taken over. I also am not commenting on whether this is good or bad, or highly frustrating, just mentioning that it does indeed happen. We struggled a little bit getting the bikes rented and stuff, but it was dusk and so beautiful. I also haven't ridden a bike in a very long time, years and years, so I was a little nervous, but I guess riding a bike really is one of those skills you don't lose. It was the most picturesque and beautiful walk ever. Especially when we crossed the Serpentine River on the bridge. I had to stop and look it was too good to not. We did the path backwards, which took some extra map-skills and at one point we had to carry our bikes up some stairs, but it was worth it. I want to go bike riding every day now, this was an incredibly memorable experience. I loved it. Picture to come later.

1 comment:

  1. Bikes? What a great idea! Your comment about men and leading is an interesting one. In my experience, only young men or naive men (OK, and megalomaniacal men) insist on leading things. Men of some experience learn that it's far better to let women lead, thus escaping any blame if things go wrong.

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