Wild Rose Pedals

Tag: C&O towpath

  • Picking wildflowers

    Picking wildflowers

    Sunday mornings are made for coffee and easing into ones day and that is just what we did, with the exception of getting an earlier than normal start. After delicious coffee and the best snickerdoodle cookies, we packed up camp and rolled away from Town Creek Campground. Soon after the drizzle let up, both Matt…

  • Biking on a budget

    Biking on a budget

    What a blessing it is to have supportive friends and family. Spending two nights in Greencastle at Matt’s parents allowed us to rest, repack, run errands, tune up bikes and grab other essentials needed for our tour. More importantly, we had great visits with Matt’s awesome parents Tom and Betty, Aunt Lou, Uncle Bill, Aunt…

  • Beans in the Belfry

    Beans in the Belfry

    As the morning light streamed through the leaves of the trees, I readjusted myself in my hammock. Matt was up already.  Just as I was about to say a dreamy good morning, my hammock broke and I met the ground with a sudden thud.  Matt asked if I was alright as he came over to…

  • Afternoon naps on the Potomac

    Afternoon naps on the Potomac

    Last night was rough. Mr. Thumbs aka SST Stealthy Sneaky Thief kept us on high alert all night, even with all susceptible gear hung from a line. In the middle of the night. SST went to work on Matt’s front Ortlieb handlebar bag. He quietly released the magnetic clasp with his crafty thumbs. Rummaging through…

  • Moonlight treasure hunt

    Moonlight treasure hunt

    On the front side of midnight, the moon was shining on the Potomac River. I awoke and after adjusting my pillow, I realized I was missing one of my very special earrings Matt had given to me. Turning on my phone flashlight, I began searching the inside of my hammock. Matt was reading and I…