As with every winter... I always have terrific intentions of working out and playing hard but as the time changes, and the days grow shorter and colder, I begin to snuggle up longer in bed and become very, very HHMMMM... I wouldn't say lazy BUT maybe slightly focused on hybernating in preparation for spring!
I am slowly moving my way back out in anticipation of the wonderful spring and summer ahead... I have slowly started getting back into spin class and a ride on the weekend. Last weekend, we did the Palagonia-Ramacca loop. A new route that Ang and Kelly have not done before and a break from their extremely hard race season that had just kicked off. On Sunday, we had a group take us in to Catania Centro which was exhilarating and exciting as cars gave us the right-of-way all the way into the cobblestone piazza. Having a cappucino on Via Etnea is something that just doesn't come for free for most visitors and I couldn't believe how quite lucky we were.
I am slowly moving my way back out in anticipation of the wonderful spring and summer ahead... I have slowly started getting back into spin class and a ride on the weekend. Last weekend, we did the Palagonia-Ramacca loop. A new route that Ang and Kelly have not done before and a break from their extremely hard race season that had just kicked off. On Sunday, we had a group take us in to Catania Centro which was exhilarating and exciting as cars gave us the right-of-way all the way into the cobblestone piazza. Having a cappucino on Via Etnea is something that just doesn't come for free for most visitors and I couldn't believe how quite lucky we were.
Right now... my rides are no more than 43 miles (Militello) and until this weather decides to figure out what to do... I will stay around that and be more than comfortable.
The "Fiore di le donne" which translates as the women's flower is blossoming everywhere and soon poppies and other wildflowers will be coating the fields along our cycling routes. The Sicilian wildflowers are amazing and I can't wait to see my favorite... the poppies! Soon, soon enough they will arrive again.
Buon Ciclismo! JenniOneSpeed
Buon Ciclismo Tutti! JenniOneSpeed
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Fiore de le donne---I will always think of Alfina from NAS Sigonella, Sicily, who passed away March 2012. She was a beautiful woman and many of us experienced her trust and guidance through trips she provided via NAS Sigonella. She was an amazing lady. May you relax and fly with the winds above, Alfina. Well deserved! --Jenni James
Alfina was one of the first faces everyone met at NAS Sigonella. You were such a treasure and such a joy.
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