It's been a wild and crazy few weeks. John and I took a week and rode our motorcycles out east to DC to see the grandkids [yes, I am a "grammy"], then off to ride the Blue Ridge Parkway. I just learned how to ride 2 years ago and absolutely fell in love with it. Perhaps it was due to my scootering days? I don't know...
Every summer I set out to try something "hard". That is, something that is outside my comfort zone. Two years ago it was learning to ride a motorcycle. Last year it was - hmmm, well I must have skipped last year. This year it was riding the Tail of the Dragon. The nation's best and most dangerous motorcycling road. 318 turns in 11 miles through the Great Smoky Mountains in NC and TN. The bonus is there is a tourist shop at the end so you can shop! Shirts like "I slayed the Dragon", Dragon Slayer... you get the point. Well, we didn't exactly "Slay" the Dragon but we sure got through it a few times. And we have the swag to prove it!
It's been a great summer and it's not even over yet. Who knows what next summer will bring. Right now, I'm just enjoying my Dragon Slayer shirt, pin, patch, stickers and of course my bragging rights. I believe they last for 318 days.
This blog goes out to a good friend and Chicago Endurance Sports runner, Sam Nelson. He is resting comfortably after heart surgery today. Sam, I'm counting the days until we can share the trails again. Get better soon...
Jenny
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