Wednesday, October 20, 2010

The Way Out

Starting out on this sunny 57 degree day I was fine, but after the first couple of miles my hands were cold and the wind was making me shiver. 



But oh the scenery just kept getting better and better. 




In addition to letting me drive, Henri brought chocolate.




 He also found some gloves for me to wear, pulled up my hood and let me have the last piece of chocolate.




Yes, yes this IS fun and I like it very much!  He just forgot to tell me I had chocolate on my lip. 



We ended up riding 36 exhilarating miles on this glorious autumn day in Maine breathing in the smell of the pine scented woods and fading autumn leaves as the trail led us through a tranquil wilderness bog surrounded by wildlife and the calm serenity of a windswept open field. 





Nearly back to where we started out we came upon Jasmine and her master just starting off on their journey. 

 
I do believe I even saw her wink at me as if to say "I always have fun here too."

12 comments:

Barry said...

It's great to see your smile, even if it is a bit chocolatey!

JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes) said...

What a spectacular day - and chocolate too.

Country Girl said...

I am dying here. I thought I was alive but this is being alive. I love Maine! And I love that you're killing me with these photos!

Teri said...

What fun!! It is just so beautiful up there. I haven't yet managed to travel the NE... I look forward to it. Some day.

Sandy, Sisters of Season said...

Hi Lili, What a beautiful day . . I like that pic of you with your sunglasses on . . too cute and the chocolate, how sweet of Henri. Have a happy Thursday, Sandy :O)

Julie said...

Well, you two are definitely the ones who have mastered the best ways to have F-U-N! It shows in your photos. I love it. And chocolate...what a man...he knows....!
Lili,
thanks so much for writing to give Jonny the info on your camera. You are one sweet gal!! Glad to know you through blogland!! Enjoyed your fun post today! Beautiful pics. Hugs to you!

joanne said...

wow, that looks like f-u-n! And chocolate too? Yum!

Low Tide High Style said...

Lili, you always make me smile with your posts and this one is no exception! What a great way to spend the afternoon and your photos are beautiful as always!

Kat :)

Privet and Holly said...

Gloves and chocolate...
If I didn't know it
already, I'd say your
man is s m i t t e n ! !
Glorious day, glorious
ride, glorious pictures : )!
Felt like I was along.
xx Suzanne

Maya @ Completely Coastal said...

Love your adventurousness!! And how beautiful it is up there right now!!

jennyfreckles said...

Looks such a fun way to spend a day...and chocolate too - bliss!

Vicki Boster said...

What a fun way to spend a beautiful fall day - don't you just love being outside - so exhilerating - love the photos - so very lovely there this time of year. Henry gets bonus points for bringing chocolate!

Vicki