Extreme Mountain Bikes
He found a new sport to love
He is such a boy!
We're vacationing this week in Lake Tahoe, California, a beautiful spot in the Sierra Mountains. We're staying at the Northstar Ski Resort, which in the summer turns its ski runs into mountain bike runs. The kids and I gave it a go yesterday, with decidedly mixed results. I fell several times and had to conclude I was just not any good at it (nor did I enjoy it much). Clara did fine but prefers other activities (like riding a regular bike along the river or, more precisely, swimming in the river). Henry, however, took to it like a fish to water. Or, more precisely, like a 15 year old boy to wild, crazy fun.
And, a gentle reminder, it's almost last call for the haiku/photo pairing blog give away. Simply pair a photograph with a haiku, post it to your blog and link it to the post you will find here. Contest closes Sunday, California time, at 10:00 p.m. Come join the fun!
P.S. For those who asked, crawdads are also called crayfish or crawfish in the U.S. They are a crustacean that looks like a small lobster. They're called yabby or koura in Australia. They are mostly extinct in Europe.
P.S. For those who asked, crawdads are also called crayfish or crawfish in the U.S. They are a crustacean that looks like a small lobster. They're called yabby or koura in Australia. They are mostly extinct in Europe.
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6 comments:
I can imagine how much fun he had! Sounds like you are all having fun, something for everyone there.
Thanks for clearing up the fishy question - I definitely know what crayfish are (delicious in salads!) they are very 'in' over here at the moment, taking over from prawns in the deli section!
This is such a cute picture. You can tell by the look in his eyes that he is having a great time! :o)
I'm loving your haiku's Rinda. I finally got mine posted - had a tough time coming up with one and once I did the first one I'm thinking of haikus left and right!
Mountain biking? wow! I didn't know you were an action woman :) Sounds like a great, happy time with the kids.
Lovely picture, you can tell he is really enjoying himself :)
I just know that a certain young man will be like this when he is older - ably encouraged by his father who loves any sort of action sport! Well done to you for giving it a go :-) Yabbies are fresh water crustaceans here, often found in dams, and, I've never heard of a koura, but it could be an indiginous name and there are many dialects. They are yummy regardless of their name!
Henry looks like a pro in this photo. What a great portrait. I love to bike, but I've never tried mountain biking.
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