Getting Ready for a 100Km ride

Getting Ready for a 100Km ride on October 15th means putting in the hours  -training on my bicycle.  Sometimes it means getting up early to do riding before work.  As this picture attests, there are rewards for being up early. 

Lake Malawi

This picture, taken at the shore of Lake Malawi, gives you a postcard perfect view.  

In contrast, a typical view along a road.

Along the tracks on East Kent Avenue

Where could you go by rail from here?

A beautiful yellow weed.

A thistle for my Scottish forebears.

The end of the road?

Happy to see me?

Some days 

even my morning coffee 

seems cheerful 

and 

happy to see me.

Fire escape abstract

I just love the variety of textures here coupled with the vibrant colours.  I passed this alley downtown today and just had to take a picture or two.

Canada Day delphinium

The delphinium against a BLUE SKY!, so beautiful. Welcome additions to Canada Day celebrations at my parents' home.