Beaches and Football

I've spent most of today at the beach. I started out by riding the bike northeast to the Shorewood area. I had wanted to get my hair cut and coloured but the salon there could only fit me in for a cut so I left my number in case they had any cancellations but the call never came. 

From there I headed east and then south to Bradford Beach. It was so quiet with it being a work day. I sat on a rock soaking up the sun, walked from one end of the beach to the other and read a bit of Treasure Island which I'd started on the bus journey here. I went for a paddle and the water in the lake was pretty nice.

I was on the beach for a couple of hours before heading back to Shorewood to the Three Lions pub to watch the England friendly match and to have lunch. When that finished I headed to Atwater Beach, a small beach nearby that I'd spotted earlier in the day. The wind was blowing which took the edge off the heat somewhat and it actually brought a bit of a chill to the air at times. I did some more reading this time sat on the boardwalk then moved to the small park above the beach with great views. 

On the way back I rode part of the Beerline Trail which passes very close to the apartment then came back for something to eat. I think I may have just missed Eric as I got a text from him earlier saying he was headed home but he's not about now.

I feel quite sun-kissed, especially on my legs and it was good to have a day doing relatively little but still being out and about making the most of the lovely weather.

Tomorrow I move on to Chicago, my last stop in the US. When I look back I have done a hell of a lot although I've not been everywhere I wanted. I have however discovered other places like Milwaukee which weren't even on my radar when I was planning from back in the UK and I am pleased about that.

Panoramic view of Bradford Beach looking north

Bradford Beach looking south

Atwater Beach