My parents are in town which means I’ve created a list of possible distractions not too distant from the Portland metro area. Topping the list, according to… Read more “Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival”
Category: biking
Breaking Bones
All of the great biking trails certainly factored into our decision to move to Portland. 3 miles from our house sits Powell Butte, a fantastic place full… Read more “Breaking Bones”
Durban’s Beachfront Promenade
Our family was pretty stoked to visit a new South African city; one we’d heard so much about, but never experienced for ourselves. Looking back on it… Read more “Durban’s Beachfront Promenade”
Hillview Triathlon
This past Saturday, March 14th, our family joined several others for a really fun family sporting event: the annual Hillview Triathlon held in Limbe town near Blantyre.… Read more “Hillview Triathlon”
Monday’s long ride
It has been quite some time since last I visited Madeira, Mwamadi and other villages situated out in the bush past Lissiete. It is always a lovely… Read more “Monday’s long ride”
Back at it for a bit
Shawn and I got on our bikes this week to head out to some of our usual jaunts we like to visit regularly. We’ve taken a big… Read more “Back at it for a bit”
More Biking
A few days ago Janet, Shawn and I got out on our bikes again for more visiting in some of the villages that we’ve begun to visit… Read more “More Biking”
The Morning Commute
When we get visitors it’s kinda fun to take them out on these long bike rides where we don’t even pass another living soul for a few… Read more “The Morning Commute”
Hiking Beard Bluff
A few weeks ago while Mika enjoyed some time in Lichinga with her friends (and was therefore unable to conquer the mountain like we did), Gabe, Emily,… Read more “Hiking Beard Bluff”
9 Hour Bike Ride
You could say we’re a bit brutal with our short term visitors. Not everyone can put up with a 9 hour bike ride through fields and fording… Read more “9 Hour Bike Ride”