Cycling Through Life

Twenty some years ago 

we moved into our current house with two little girls. 

Several years ago 

a new couple moved into a house down the street 

and now they have two little girls also. 

Watching their family grow 

brings back sweet memories. 

Memories of when we were young 

and running behind bicycles too. 

 Am I that old? 

Let's see, the next bicycles I run behind 

will likely belong to the grandkids of my future! 

 I don't feel that old. 

But then I'm not running behind a bike either. 

 I snapped these photos while my little neighbor was learning to ride her bike. 

I think it is time to get them on a CD and deliver them to her Mom and Dad...

before they have grandkids!

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The Village of Manayunk

The Village of Manayunk 

is in the north west part of the City of Philadelphia. 

The name Manayunk is from 

the Lenape Indian word for 'river'...or literally, 'to drink.' 

Which is funny, 

because today Manayunk is known for its night life.

So the word continues to apply! 

Manayunk got its start 

due to its location along the Schyukhill River.

At the onset of the Industrial Revolution

a canal was created 

to supply power for mills.

Today, along the canal is a wonderful path 

used for walking, running and biking.

The Manayunk Canal Towpath 

is part of the Schuykill River Trail 

which can get you from Philly to Valley Forge 

on a 20 mile path. Map here.

So if the 'Yunker' Nightlife isn't your thing, 

you can enjoy all Manayunk has to offer in the daytime hours. 

It is worth investigating!

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Manayunk, 1900s

"An old town, now a northwestern part of the city. An important manufacturing district. Water power, furnished by the Schuylkill Canal, has long been used to run numerous textile and paper mills. Many of the streets so steep that horses cannot use them. Sidewalks are flights of steps."