Last of Fall Warmth ~

 We were very lucky the two days of sunshine & warm temperatures were going to land on the weekend.  After most of a week of dreary, gray & cold days - sunshine sounded grand.

Leaving Boehner Park~

I drove to Malvern & parked at Boehner Park.  Last year the park gates were open during the winter months.  I hope that holds true this season.  It's such a nice place to start from & return to.  The houses under construction will be move-in ready before long.  I wonder how much all the new residents will change the quiet of this little park.

South of Malvern~

This area is about 2-miles from the trestle.  If the wind is coming from the SW, as it was today, it's a workout.  There are a few sections where the windbreak is minimal.

White Cloud Trestle~

After all our gray days this past week, I enjoyed the blue skies & smell of the fallen leaves.

I did a short video of the views from the White Cloud Trestle.  I'm so thankful there's still one trestle bridge without neon lights or game cameras.  It's the quiet I appreciate so much.

Turn around spot, 7.5 miles south of Malvern~

This is a little over half-way to Imogene.  It's a good ride, just to get this far.  I'm looking forward to a nice weather day, when Butch is home, so we can do the entire route again.  

Trail by braille~

Heading back north, it's tricky to stay on the track with all the leaves down.  The trail surface is rougher than it looks with a main track on each side.  The middle is rough & the edges rougher this time of year.  The walnuts always give me a jolt when I find one or more under the leaves!  They can be slippery when a tire hits one & you have to instantly correct to maintain balance.

Last of the color~

These days are gone so fast!  Soon the weatherman tells us a blustery cold front will move in & this will be the last of anything near moderate temperatures.  I'll miss the colors; the smells & hope December gives us the few warmer days we've enjoyed in past years.