Schuylkill River Trail

The Schuylkill River Trail traces the river of the same name, providing a location for recreational activities from Philadelphia all the way to Reading and beyond. I’ve ridden my bicycle on it many times but not lately. That is, until today:

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I rode more than 20 miles, at an easy pace. The weather was chilly, but plenty of people out.

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With ample places to park at various locations along the trail, there are many ways to access the route. While the views are a bit bleak now at the end of winter, there still are plenty of sights to see.

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Get out there and get some exercise. It’s fun and good for you.

Published in: on February 28, 2016 at 6:42 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Snow Bike

Bicycling is lots of fun and can keep you fit. Winter is no reason to stop riding, either. As you can see in the photo below, I took to the streets and trails on my trusty Trek.

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Of course, I wasn’t jumping over piles of snow. But I’ve been out there plenty this winter season, wearing my cold weather gear, cranking out the miles and burning the calories. The Trek never misses a beat. Just be careful around the cars and other hazards.

Published in: on February 3, 2016 at 10:28 pm  Leave a Comment  
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Trattoria San Nicola, Paoli

Enjoyed a tasty lunch at Trattoria San Nicola in Paoli, PA, USA. Of course, this is an Italian spot, one I’ve passed many times. At last, stopped in and was impressed by both the food and service. Started with some salads, one a simple mixed greens you see here:

Mixed green salad at San Nicola.

Mixed green salad at San Nicola.

The other salad featured roasted peppers and sun-dried tomatoes that you see next:

Roasted peppers and sun-dried tomato salad at San Nicola.

Roasted peppers and sun-dried tomato salad at San Nicola.

Moving on to the entrees, let’s begin with the grilled swordfish that you see here:

Grilled swordfish with a Stella on the side at San Nicola.

Grilled swordfish with a Stella on the side at San Nicola.

And finally, a tried and true veal parm with veggies on the side:

Veal parm at San Nicola.

Veal parm at San Nicola.

Service for the whole meal was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. I look forward to returning to San Nicola for a supper to try other dishes and maybe some wine. There’s ample parking and the place is easy to find along Route 30. Enjoy every meal. (Next time I’ll be sure to take the Nikon 1 AW to snap photos. These were taken with the iPhone and leave much to be desired.)

Published in: on October 8, 2015 at 12:44 pm  Leave a Comment  
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West Chester Restaurant Festival

West Chester, PA (USA) hosts a fantastic restaurant festival. And who doesn’t love a great meal? Wandered the streets for several hours, meeting friends from my regular joints like The Classic Diner.

Friends from The Classic Diner at West Chester Restaurant Festival.

Friends from The Classic Diner at West Chester Restaurant Festival.

They had Belgian Waffles there as you can see in the next photo:

Waffles made at The Classic Diner stand, West Chester Restaurant Festival.

Waffles made at The Classic Diner stand, West Chester Restaurant Festival.

There were other stands, too, with everything from homemade soft drinks to pasta to baked goods to smoked meats.

Stand at the West Chester Restaurant Festival.

Stand at the West Chester Restaurant Festival.

Speaking of which, I needed a brisket fix and connected with this sandwich, which had me enjoying in a serious way:

Brisket sandwich at the West Chester Restaurant Festival.

Brisket sandwich at the West Chester Restaurant Festival.

This was a great festival with crafts, live music, and plenty of friendly people. I only wish I could eat more. See you next year. Enjoy ever meal in between.

Published in: on September 24, 2015 at 7:41 pm  Leave a Comment  
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