Summer Vacation II

Well, needless to say I didn't do much except sit around and veg for the week. I did go on a few bike rides just to check out routes and to keep myself moving so I wouldn't seize up. Fewer pictures today though. Anyway I headed back with my goal to actually make the entire trek from Orillia to Toronto. They were forecasting rain, but I wasn't too worried.

I should have been though. It started raining from south of Barrie all the way to Newmarket. I had to stop part way due to heavier then expected traffic on the side roads and real heavy rain. Eventually though I returned home. Weary, soaked, miserable and ready to go back to work. Sometimes you need a vacation from a vacation.

Summer Vacation I

Ahhh summer. I took some time off around the end of June Beginning of July. I needed some me time. Time to unwind and de-stress. After all, it had been about two years since I had taken more then a couple days off. I packed my bags, loaded up my bike and headed north to where my friends live. Far enough out of the big city, but close enough to any amenities. I was planning on biking all the way, but I wimped out when I hit Barrie.

Along the way I pulled out my cell phone to snap a shot here and there. My camera was packed and not really easily accessible. I need some more traveling bags and stuff. Anyway, in Barrie I called my friend for a lift and settled in at The Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery. Dunlop Street was blocked off and I did some people watching while I relaxed.

Walking in China: Luojiang

Been awhile since I have posted pictures from my vacation to China. Time to remedy the situation. Today, it's from a small side trip to Luojiang. We visited and dropped in to where my brother was teaching and said hi to some of his students. No pictures from that. Afterwards we had dinner and then walked along the river front to see the sights. Let me tell you the sights were bright and colourful. As well, that day was my birthday so it was even better.

Chengdu China

Okay, it's been awhile since I posted any pictures from China. I don't have much from Chengdu. It was one of those whirlwind type visits and I didn't get to see much that was decent. Went to a place called "The Little Bar", checked out a plaza that was market and had been revamped. Rode in a tuk tuk. And a few other things. Anyway, I will try to get back at some more of them when I can.