I've been back on the bike for a couple of weeks now--slow, but starting to get back in shape. I was off for about six weeks thanks to a bad lower back. Man, ever since I hit 40 a few years ago, it's just been one injury after another. I really need to learn how to work with this new middle-aged me, so as not to spend so much time on the DL.

It's summer here, so I'm enjoying some early morning rides. Nothing too challenging, and I have to stop occasionally to stretch my back. On Saturday I saw the cutest baby llama, about the size of a puppy, but I can't seem to download the photos from my phone.