A perfect day?

 Back in 2005, I was part of a group that did summer English conversational school in China.  One of the questions I used to spark discussion was:  If you had a day to do whatever you want, what would you do?  I remember one answer specifically, from a lovely little girl called Smile.  She said she would eat.

So what constitutes a perfect day.  I'm not sure about a definitive description, but I know today was close.

The weather was ideal -- mid teens and very little wind.  The ocean, however was amazingly active, not on the surface at it appeared flat with no waves, but the swells from under the surface were breaking onto the rocks and throwing spray up over the breakwalls.  My glasses had salt on them.

I was on the bike for 4.5 hours total, did only 63 km, but climbed a total of 656 m.  (What great statistics I get from the free Under Armour Map My Ride app.  Thanks Steve for putting me on to that.)  I am planning to do the Ride to Conquer Cancer (again) on the second weekend in June.  It is 100 km each day of the Saturday and the Sunday.  Simone and I will be riding Niagara to Hamilton the first day, and then back to Niagara on the second day.  My main concern is not whether my legs are up to the task, but can I sit on the bicycle seat for 5+ hours each day.  That's why the most important statistic for today was the seat time.

I arrived in Ribiera Grande in time for a fresh almond pretzel -- my pastry of choice this trip. I watched the waves on the north shore.   I picked some 'snowdrops' and some more calla lilies on the way back over the mountain.  I stopped at my favourite 'farm' store.  

We had soup and bread and cheese for supper.  I spoke with my friend in France and emailed with my granddaughter and other relatives.  We walked to the Fort as the sun was setting and the German Cruise ship was leaving.  I plan to do some stitching on my tapestry project.  

I'm not holding out for perfection (whatever that may be), I am totally enjoying a great day like this one.