Fake Out!

It's a bike ride!  Looks like sailing because trials are running for the Congressional Cup coming up April 13-14.  Might as well stop at the pier and watch for awhile.  Evenly matched Catalina 37's run 2 laps on a windward/leeward course. Tack up wind, fly the spinnaker down wind.   Repeat.  Lots of "accidental" bumps as they "dial in" 5 minutes before the race.  They race 2 at a time in a round robin scheme.

Our new helmets are way cool.  Besides being extremely visible, the little mirror lets us see what's behind us -- if we remember to adjust it before we take off.  It was a beautiful day, but brisk with the wind.  We found a warmer place behind the concession stand.  Stools and a windblock.

The destination was "Steamed Organic Vegetarian Cuisine" at 3rd and Alamitos Ave.  The challenge was to get there with the least amount of hills.  If we stay down on the beach, it's a huge hill up the bluff.  From the Belmont pier we stayed above the bluff, but there are "no bikes" signs everywhere.  So we crossed Ocean Blvd. and found 1st Street.  Beautiful residential street.  There are bike lanes all the way to our destination.

Funny camera story.  I tried to see what the picture of both of us looked like, so I set the camera to "review".  Of course I can't see it in the sunlight, so I just hope I got both of us. When we got to the restaurant, I couldn't get the camera to work.  Jerry says, the battery is dead.  The lens won't open, so oh well, guess the battery is dead.  Leaving, I tried one more time (without the meticulous composition), and it turns out that if you set the camera to review, the lens doesn't  come out.  Fun with old people.

So what would you think "Steamed Organic Vegetarian Cuisine" might be?  Besides the predictable, wonderful looking salads, they have a whole page of quesadilla and burritos.  We went with the Southern California Quesadilla.  Organic wheat tortilla, a bit of mozzarella, spinach, red onions, beans and rice, topped with guacamole AND pesto. Medium spicy.  Served with blue corn chips and orange quarters for dessert.  Perfect for 2!

Meanwhile, back at the house, a huge pot of beans perks with ham and ham hock, celery, carrot, onion, chiles, tomato and kale.  To be served with polenta for Friday night dinner!  Sure smells good.  Yum!