We mostly avoided the trails due to the hoards of deerflies. Ours was a ride of reflection and some small challenges for us. We stopped and chatted with four different neighbors on our way to the academy. I told them I was riding in Terri's memory.
We went "downtown" - what there is of it, for Hebron, and past the Academy. We crossed the road and stopped by the Alphonse Sports Arena. 
Then we gazed across some of the sports fields. I was wishing that I could be out there racing across that field or down in the woods.
We stood for a while and reflected on how sweet life can be. Some of the mugginess has temporarily subsided. I was thinking about how I pulled some goldenrod out from under the fence line today, and how early it was for goldenrod to be in full bloom. Soon the days will be cooler and shorter.
We practiced figure 8's and backing up in this parking lot before we headed for home. AhD was better than I expected on the figure 8's and worse than I expected on the back ups. I was very happy to have the opportunity to practice on FLAT GROUND.
The sun was setting as we finished up and headed for home. The building in the center of this picture is 200 years old. When AhD and I ride up Sanitorium Hill, sometimes I can see it's spire way down below us in the valley.I pray that God will lend peace and comfort to Terri's family during this very difficult time.
Oh Susan....thank you. This was such a great ride and loved the pictures!!! You are awesome!
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