Back on the bike

Roughly a year ago, maybe July or August, I injured my left leg - the back of my knee (bok) to be less than exact. Since then I've been to a number of physical therapists as well as doctors, including a knee specialist - an orthopedist. The doctor suggested I go to a physical therapist; the physical therapist suggested I find another doctor. It's all been quite depressing. As if i don't have enough structural damage to my body to begin with.

Today, despite not feeling as if my leg has healed - actually it may have gotten worse - I went for a ride. I rode down the Hudson River Park to around 95th street. It felt great. What a beautiful day. I found a bench and drenched in the sun. Took off my shoes. Socks. I called my mother and we chatted for around 20 minutes. 'Yes mom, I am wearing my helmet.'

I have to remember to bring my camera down there some time soon - someone builds these large sail-like structures out of driftwood and lines them up along roughly 110s-120s or higher. I remember seeing them last year and was surprised to see them up again. I guess the sculptor's commission isn't up yet. The picture above is from Tom Lobak's flicker account. Apparently he's the sculptor. Check out the site for more pics of his art. It really is quite something.

I'm now icing my bok - it felt stiff on the walk up to our apartment. We'll see if I can walk later on.