Java java java java, woo coffee!
This morning started with 2 large go-juices, and a good filling breakfast.
We brewed a new coffee this morning, Brew la la Coffee's Organic Vanilla Nut Roast. It smells AMAZING while brewing, and was just as delicious in the cup.
This morning started with 2 large go-juices, and a good filling breakfast.
We brewed a new coffee this morning, Brew la la Coffee's Organic Vanilla Nut Roast. It smells AMAZING while brewing, and was just as delicious in the cup.
After getting a little food in my belly, I was ready to head out for a
run. The weather today is actually much warmer than it has been all week,
so Rob and I headed out to Belle Isle to explore and get an outdoor run in. (I think this is our first outdoor run since the beginning of December, d'oh!)
run. The weather today is actually much warmer than it has been all week,
so Rob and I headed out to Belle Isle to explore and get an outdoor run in. (I think this is our first outdoor run since the beginning of December, d'oh!)
Oh, hey Canada:)
We got in a good 3 mile run and walked a couple of miles, stopping a few times along the way to snap some pictures. Every time I am on Belle Isle I am amazed that there aren't more people out and about enjoying its beauty. (Granted today it was a mix between a giant puddle and an ice skating pond.)
Just recently the state took over Belle Isle, which had been previously owned and operated by the city of Detroit. I have mixed emotions about this, while it will be nice to have everything fixed-up so that more people can enjoy the island, right now it feels like my own personal playground. Total we might have run into 3? 4? people today. Nothing much is open on the island other than the conservatory and aquarium, and everything is pretty much open to explore on your own.
To put it into perspective, Belle Isle (was) the largest city owned park in the nation, larger even than New York City's Central Park. During the winter months, it does not see much action, other than those looking to run, bike, or members of the DYC. But, during the summer it is packed with fishers. picnickers, and the occasional large event (think music festivals, Indy races etc.) So to be out there alone, being able to go 8 straight miles without hardly seeing a soul is a very freeing feeling.
Just recently the state took over Belle Isle, which had been previously owned and operated by the city of Detroit. I have mixed emotions about this, while it will be nice to have everything fixed-up so that more people can enjoy the island, right now it feels like my own personal playground. Total we might have run into 3? 4? people today. Nothing much is open on the island other than the conservatory and aquarium, and everything is pretty much open to explore on your own.
To put it into perspective, Belle Isle (was) the largest city owned park in the nation, larger even than New York City's Central Park. During the winter months, it does not see much action, other than those looking to run, bike, or members of the DYC. But, during the summer it is packed with fishers. picnickers, and the occasional large event (think music festivals, Indy races etc.) So to be out there alone, being able to go 8 straight miles without hardly seeing a soul is a very freeing feeling.
We are back home now and plan on getting in a little food prep before relaxing for the evening. Look forward to new recipes this week! I have a lot planned, and quite a few of them are slow-cooker recipes (can't get enough soup and stew like meals during the winter.)
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!