Tandem Rally

Last year father and son set off in the cold, drove across the mountains in the snow and dark, and joined about 35 other pairs of cyclists for a tandem rally in Borrego Springs (the center of this map).

The plan was to do the same thing this year, but drive around the mountains in warmer weather.  A friend invited A. to a slumber party that included a boy who had overseas for seven months.  How could a mother say no?  So instead of planning a quiet weekend I was going to spin class and on long bike rides to get used to sitting on the saddle.  It was worth it!

I joke that this was my view,

but I could sometimes see things more like this,

or turn to the side and see this

and these cool statues that are part of the Galetta Meadows Estate.

I wish I could show you the dragon and nursing camel, but I like this, too!

The best part of the trip was being with my best friend
(and the second best part was riding in the sunshine instead of the snow)!