I was on the last leg of a bike ride earlier this past summer on a busy road near my house. I see in the distance, on the road ahead of me, what looks like a black blob, but is clearly a figure of some sort. As I approach, I come along side a woman wearing a full burqa, with only eyes showing, rollerblading at quite a clip! I was so impressed! She followed her conservative religious teachings about appropriate wardrobe, but didn't let it deter her from her sport/exercise/transportation! (not quite sure how she could tolerate the heat in that outfit . . .) I wanted to shout out, "you go girl!" but also wanted to warn her about being safe rollerblading in the road - to watch out for cars who aren't expecting rollerbladers on a busy street - so I just kept my mouth shut and carefully passed her.



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