Redmond Watershed

Saturday, May 3rd was a beautiful day for a walk through the woods...3 hours about 9 miles. The weather was probably high 40s, overcast and a drizzle here and there. What was really beautiful was where we walked. We were at the Redmond Watershed Preserve. It was a beautiful spot to walk. It was challenging due to the hills and terrain but so quiet and peaceful as we walked the loop. I walked with Mary Ellen again today...we had such a great walk and talk.

And the most wonderful thing...my feet had no problems.

The path was still a little wet in spots but not too bad.
The Trilliums were in bloom along with the skunk cabbage!

I then went and had a cup of coffee and read the paper relaxing after the walk.

Then on the way back I drove into Seattle and watched the end of the Boat Parade.

The amphi cars were just about last but a nice site to watch as these boat cars went through the water. In fact Larry and Nancy Solheim's "Amphi" was in the paper. How special is that!

Warm at last

Today getting up at 5:15 a.m. was tough. It was hard to know how to dress. Waking up the temperature was mid 30s but supposed to be sunny and up to high 50s. Well, I dressed right, to be warm, especially when I saw I had to scrape the light frost off my windshield. I still made it to Marymoor Park in Redmond on time.

We headed out at 7:15 toward Woodinville. It was chilly and then warmed up nicely. Today was 250 minutes. I got to the 6 mile mark and said I have to make it to the 7 mile marker...and I did. Then it was back to base...another 7. I was feeling pretty good. I wore my new orthotics (when I put them on at Real Rehab my physical therapist said I walked with a wider stride already. Wow was that good news!) However, getting home my right foot was hurting. So there is still some issue to figure out.

But I was very encouraged walking the distance and did a 17.24 minute mile.

The picture of the Totem Pole was at the park.