I was sitting in Barnes & Noble, going through some books on hiking, when I overheard two college students who were combing through the Cliffs Notes collection. One said hopefully, "'Death of a Salesman' - that's probably a mystery...". They enlisted the help of a clerk, who looked through the Cliffs Notes and noted that they were all for "literary fiction", sorry. The two were frantically trying to find a way to read a mystery without actually reading it. One of them had the idea of going into the children's section and choosing an adolescent mystery, because they are faster to read.
I've chosen a four-mile level hike down in Santa Barbara county. Level to be nice to my knees. Santa Barbara county - Goleta specifically - because I haven't spent much time there. I can go to the Good Earth restaurant afterwards, which I will look forward to. The hike promises good views, as it is near the ocean, so I'll have my camera. I am packing some food to bring along, but will stop on the way at Vons to get a few more fruits, maybe a bagel or some trail mix. I can fix a sandwich too, before I leave.
I am leaving other stuff behind. I don't need to be worrying about web pages or cleaning the bedroom or whatever. I can do some of that tomorrow.
First leg of the frenetic Memorial Day weekend. First, a hike in SB county, then lunch at the Good Earth restaurant, then a trek through the Arroyo Grande Strawberry Festival, stopping for a latte at the coffee place, and finally home again. My legs logged about five miles, probably more, altogether, and they feel a bit tired. If I feel up to it, I will write a more detailed account of it all later.
How do I follow it...I may do a movie tonight.
On my feet.
Tonight I went to see About a Boy. I went to Downtown Cinemas and was standing in line to buy a ticket when I met someone I know. She asked what I was going to see. I whispered it to her because I was embarrassed. She said, 'I think that's at the Fremont". She whipped out her copy of New Times and sure enough there it was.
Now, no big deal really. I was fifteen minutes early and the Fremont was only a three blocks or so away. But with these blisters on my feet those few blocks did not go quickly. I did get into the theater fine, plenty of time. Good thing most people came later. I got a seat near the back in one of those seats that has no seat in front of it. Wonderful! Leg room!!
I have gone on more difficult hikes and not gotten blisters. I am not sure what was different this time.