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day trips on a bicycle

Maxwelton Valley


Autumn is my favorite season. There are cooler days filled with color. Some days are grey, but on those days, the autumn colors really stand out. Other days are sunny and the falling leaves glisten in the sun.

Last weekend, we took a bike ride to our favourite Mexican restaurant on the island, and we took the long way there. Along the way, we passed Maxwelton Valley with the farm lands and green fields.

snailmail happiness in Maxwelton Valley


I often see the mailboxes decorated in fun themes. I finally got a photo of one! If my place wasn't a rental, I'd have my mailbox decorated too.

got my riding socks on!


Today is sunny and I'll be riding to the grocery store. And I won't be taking the direct route either. There are days when taking the long way to your destination makes the journey even better!

joining our beautiful world

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Comments

Lisabella Russo said…
What a beautiful route, I love the mailbox too!
Kirsty Vittetoe said…
A fabulous post!
Doniene said…
What a fun mailbox!!! I long way is sometimes so much more fun!!
mandysea said…
Oh my! what wonderful photography of a journey! Love your stockings!! So colourful and fun! Yes, so comfy with the feet up!
Lili Sulastri said…
The route you took is absolutely lovely. And a very pretty mailbox, too. Such vibrant and colourful socks!
Tammie Lee said…
that is so wonderful
taking the long route
exploring
enjoying
taking photos
feeling inspiration
and a good meal

so glad inkTober inspired you
it was my first year to participate and i so enjoyed the daily art
Looks like a beautiful bike ride Juana! I love autumn too, it's such a rich season with the warm colours of nature and the harvest of fruits and such. I love the fresh, cooler air. Enjoy your next bike ride! Thank you for joining OBW :)
Tracy said…
LOVE your socks!! Those are some of the most fun socks I've ever seen...weeee!! Pretty mailbox. I like decorated mailboxes too. ;) Happy Autumn days, Juana... enjoy the long rike, the long view... ((HUGS))
Ros Crawford said…
It looks like a fabulous place to ride ... Wonderful photos! Thanks so much for sharing at OBW!!
Lorraine said…
Love the mailbox and the socks - oh so colorful. And I love that you enjoy your bike so much. There's nothing like riding along with the wind in your face (as long as it's not too cold!).

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