To Blenheim And Back Again: A Biker's Tale

Well folks, we finally did it. After our plans to visit Blenheim last November were thwarted by Will's mouth attack we have talked and talked about rescheduling our trip out there. And because we are people of action it only took us 5 months to do it! We packed a camera, 5 different tubes of sunscreen infused chapstick (because, like Napoleon Dynamite, "My lips hurt real bad!"), and bike tools and hit the trail. And by trail I mean sidewalk.

The weather started out chillier than uk.weather.com had initially advised (typical England) but the skies were clear and the wind was calm and I did my best to keep up with Will, all the while video taping and/or picture taking with one hand and steering with the other.

Yes, my confidence in my bike riding abilities has increased--slightly.

The scenery was incredible! Between the flowering trees and the beautiful skies and the green pastures... well, just have a look for yourselves.

The little green sign says "footpath." Don't mind if I do.

Just another of my many future English cottage homes.

I just can't get enough of these pink trees! If only I knew what their name was... anyone have any ideas?

Seriously people--if you know what tree this is let me know! I intend to plant them all around our future (imaginary) cottage.

Riding a bike AND smiling! Progress, people, progress!

After going through all of our pictures I decided that such a sunny day deserves an equally sunny video with sunny music. So here are the rest of our pictures in video form. Enjoy!