Bicycle Ride!

Elvin tries to organize one-on-one time with the different kids and on a certain (very hot) weekend in July, it was Karina's turn.  Elvin had considered taking Karina on another backpacking trip.  But after talking to her about it, it came to light that she really does NOT enjoy hiking.

On the other hand, riding her bike was very fun and so that was that!

They went off to an area on the west side of town, where there is a 6 mile biking trail.

It was forecasted to be over 100 degrees that day, so they went earlier in the morning to try to beat the heat.

The scenery was pretty.

And they made good time and got to the end of the trail in no time!  The destination was Vancouver Lake.

A regional rowing and crew championship was taking place at that time, and so they got to watch boats get launched from shore.

 

Karina got to drink what might be her favorite drink in the world--Coca Cola.

It was getting really hot, and so after lunch, they stopped to get a lemonade slushy.

The event organizers had set up a misting station for all the athletes.  Karina stopped to take advantage of it and cool down as well.

And then it was time to head back!  It was much cooler when riding because of the breeze.  The breeze also made her dress blow up like a ballon!

And we made it back to the car!  Here is Karina also showing off the box of Shopkins band-aids that she got.