nichepoetryandprose

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I had a great time during my week in California, but it has been hard to return to my regular routines.  The four-hour time shift left me out of sync.  For about ten days after arriving home, I was constantly sleepy, napping at odd times through the day.  I also had a hard time regulating my eating and for a few days, breakfast was a three course meal (doesn’t make sense since in California, I would still be sleeping).

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I slacked off my biking as well and after only two 30 minute sessions in 10 days, I woke one morning to find my knee in pain and almost locked into a bent position.  Besides its other benefits, I think the stationary biking keeps my knee flexible and lubricated.  I started biking again every two days and now my knee is back to ‘normal’.

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7-46  November 13, 2013  35 minutes  3.0 km  (from Port Navas to Constantine)

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Being able to climb stairs easily is important, especially since I wanted to try out this set of stone stairs along the road in Cornwall …

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November 21, 2013 ‘stone stair near Constantine’ Jane Tims

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My experience with jet-lag has shown me how much easier it is to just hop on my stationary bike and see the Cornwall coast via Street View.

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7-47  November 19, 2013  30 minutes  3.0 km  (from Constantine to Mawgan)

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The route for the last few days of my virtual travel has taken me across the inlets of the Helford River.   This is interesting to me since I worked on waterways for so much of my career.  I also saw a flock of ducks on the water of the Mawgan Creek, also worthy of a look since Street View captures so little wildlife.

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A short distance farther along, the road crosses another branch of Mawgan Creek.  It was a good subject for a watercolour, so I tried to capture the reflections in the water and the contrast between the soft vegetation and the hard stone bridge.  In a lazy mood (more jet-lag???), I decided to use a spatter technique to give some interest to the scene.  I got a little carried away with the red!

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November 18, 2013 ‘Mawgan Creek’ Jane Tims

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I coped so badly with my ‘jet-lag’ experience, I now have renewed admiration for those who must travel constantly because of their work.

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I’d love to hear about your experiences with ‘jet-lag’.

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Copyright  2013  Jane Tims