Back To The East End

Back to the East End of Long Island this weekend, back to beaches, farms, vineyards and flat roads. The sun is setting earlier as winter is slowly but surly coming. Retuning later than expected from my ride I couldn't pass up the opportunity to capture the changing colors of the setting sun reflecting off the Peconic Bay. I paid the penality for stopping. My legs stiffened and my fingers numbed from the cold as I struggled to maintain a pace during the last few miles toward home. It's not too soon to plan for an alternative to my bicycling weekends. Door Number One or Door Number Two

Shinn Estate Vineyard

The Shinn Estate Vineyards is one of the smaller of over 25 Vineyards in Long Island's North Fork. The tranquil and peaceful setting reminds me of a Zen Garden. I didn't try the wines, but definitely will when being steady on two wheels is not required.