Today's weather was cold and cloudy. I finally pulled myself together and went to Miller's Landing. I thought about just walking Third Street, but with all the traffic, gravel and stoplights, I decided walking by the river would be less stressful.
Construction was going on both sides of the river. McKay Park's grass is almost all gone, and the ground is being prepared for the viewing area. On the other side of Colorado Avenue bridge, irrigation pipes are being put in deep trenches and covered up.
As I crossed the bridge over Whitewater Park, the park attendant was in a deep discussion with a man who was down in the water, who held a large surf board. I decided not to say anything and walked on by.
The windstorm and the lateness of the afternoon probably deterred others from walking. I saw a covey of children in a day care group, being herded by three adults; two moms with their babies and toddlers; and was out-paced by a man walking a Pomeranian dog.
I checked my time when I returned to Millers. I had an extra distance to go, thanks to the construction at McKay, but even with that and walking into the wind, my time was shortened--hurray! I'm walking faster!--so I need to add to the route to keep the half hour mark.
Construction was going on both sides of the river. McKay Park's grass is almost all gone, and the ground is being prepared for the viewing area. On the other side of Colorado Avenue bridge, irrigation pipes are being put in deep trenches and covered up.
As I crossed the bridge over Whitewater Park, the park attendant was in a deep discussion with a man who was down in the water, who held a large surf board. I decided not to say anything and walked on by.
The windstorm and the lateness of the afternoon probably deterred others from walking. I saw a covey of children in a day care group, being herded by three adults; two moms with their babies and toddlers; and was out-paced by a man walking a Pomeranian dog.
I checked my time when I returned to Millers. I had an extra distance to go, thanks to the construction at McKay, but even with that and walking into the wind, my time was shortened--hurray! I'm walking faster!--so I need to add to the route to keep the half hour mark.
| Old Mill District's smoke stacks and flag foot bridge |
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