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I had today off as one of the "use or lose" vacation days at the end of the State fiscal year. The building was probably VERY empty today. Since the high today was only forecast to be 80, I knew I had to get out and do something. I didn't want to do the rose garden again so soon so Emily asked if I'd ever been to Duke Farms, which no, I hadn't. I looked things up online last night and wish I'd have looked into it earlier in the week to be able to pre-reserve some things like being able to take the shuttle to see the orchid range since I knew it was going to be wayyyy too far for me to walk.
So this morning after taping the wobblier knee, filling up the car, getting some cash, stopping by Lowe's to get some potting soil and pots for some plants arriving in the mail today (I know, I should have just bought them locally but I really wanted to get some baby tears since I used to have that plant as a kid and was feeling nostalgic for it). I also stopped at Target partway there to get some CoQ10 and water but mostly to use their bathroom lol.
The grounds are lovely but you do need to be ready to walk and heck, the trip to NYC was exhausting and I have been completely inactive for way too long and need to rectify that as best I can. Thankfully there was plenty of shade and a few benches to sit at along the way so I took things slowly. I clearly was getting ahead of myself as I walked the .8 of a mile to...wait for it...rent a bike. They only have one adult tricycle and you have to reserve it a day or so ahead so I got a regular - and short - bike and asked for a large helmet since I have a huge noggin. I managed to bike around for about 10 to 15 minutes before it was all too much for me and I took it back though I did do ok. He was going to refund me but it was only $15 and hey, it was more activity than I'd done in AGES so I guess it was useful for that. I didn't fall off or have a meltdown or anything! I wouldn't mind trying again when I have far more stamina but I would kind of want to reserve that trike.
It was a slow trudge the .8 mile back and I'm glad that I brought a bottle of water. I also stupidly brought my whole ass purse which WTF was I thinking there? On the drive back, I looked for a smoothie place since I wanted to get one with banana to stave off any leg cramps tonight. I only drank about 2/3 of the small smoothie I purchased since it was entirely too sweet but it should do the trick. I also had a small snack of bean salad when I got home. Plenty of potassium to get the job done.
But I got out. Go me. I need a nap.
Edit, oops, I meant to attach pictures. I only took a handful( Pictures! )
So this morning after taping the wobblier knee, filling up the car, getting some cash, stopping by Lowe's to get some potting soil and pots for some plants arriving in the mail today (I know, I should have just bought them locally but I really wanted to get some baby tears since I used to have that plant as a kid and was feeling nostalgic for it). I also stopped at Target partway there to get some CoQ10 and water but mostly to use their bathroom lol.
The grounds are lovely but you do need to be ready to walk and heck, the trip to NYC was exhausting and I have been completely inactive for way too long and need to rectify that as best I can. Thankfully there was plenty of shade and a few benches to sit at along the way so I took things slowly. I clearly was getting ahead of myself as I walked the .8 of a mile to...wait for it...rent a bike. They only have one adult tricycle and you have to reserve it a day or so ahead so I got a regular - and short - bike and asked for a large helmet since I have a huge noggin. I managed to bike around for about 10 to 15 minutes before it was all too much for me and I took it back though I did do ok. He was going to refund me but it was only $15 and hey, it was more activity than I'd done in AGES so I guess it was useful for that. I didn't fall off or have a meltdown or anything! I wouldn't mind trying again when I have far more stamina but I would kind of want to reserve that trike.
It was a slow trudge the .8 mile back and I'm glad that I brought a bottle of water. I also stupidly brought my whole ass purse which WTF was I thinking there? On the drive back, I looked for a smoothie place since I wanted to get one with banana to stave off any leg cramps tonight. I only drank about 2/3 of the small smoothie I purchased since it was entirely too sweet but it should do the trick. I also had a small snack of bean salad when I got home. Plenty of potassium to get the job done.
But I got out. Go me. I need a nap.
Edit, oops, I meant to attach pictures. I only took a handful( Pictures! )