Having picked up the bicycles from my brother Bill yesterday I was eager to go for a ride in our locality but, after a busy morning doing the housework, it was nearly noon when we set out – Chris came with me (don’t you just love his bike helmet?). Needless to say, it was really too hot to be out cycling and we welcomed every shady tree as a stopping point for a drop of water. We had no regrets – the scenery was beautiful (and hopefully we shed a pound or two!). We were out for three hours!