allentown-parks volkssport walk

Today Bonnie and I tested out the new Allentown-Parks volkssport walk. They are going to retire the "town" one because people don't like walking in creepy neighborhoods to get to cool places. Sadly that's the reality. Maybe when the waterfront reopens I can design a walk that takes you to the art museum, America on Wheels, Trout Hall, ect. without creepiness.

I picked Bonnie up at 7 and we headed to check in at the Comfort Suites. Often check-ins are at hotels/motels. They are open 24/7. After checking in we went back to the car and read the directions. One by one. It was hard and funny because I know where Cedar Creek (aka Beach) Park is.

We parked and started to follow the directions. First stop, Allentown's first "destination" playground.  It's amazing. And totally accessible to everyone. We walked thru the maze of activities on the wheelchair ramp. We would have gone down the extra long slides, had it not rained last night. If I was 2 feet shorter I would have climbed in this spider web. It looks so fun. Maybe I'll need to borrow a child.

Speaking of rain,  it rained hard last night in Allentown, a couple inches an hour. The creek was full and raging. Quickly we discovered that much of the trail was flooded. Entire sections of the lawn were flooded. It was a mess. Our feet were soaked. Several times we went off trail to avoid water. The ducks were swimming on the lawn. And Allen's band was practicing and trying hard to avoid it.

New since the last time I was here (two million years ago) were the "do not feed the geese" signs. $600 is a serious fine.

 We saw no geese. Only geese poop.

We left the park, went to Cedar Crest, back to the park, and headed into west Allentown. When we arrived at Cedar Crest Blvd., we crossed and went into Trexler Park. Made the loop around Trexler, taking the higher road to say hi to the good general. Then out and back up Chew street to Muhlenberg College. Finally we returned to the park via Ott Street.

Today was Bonnie's 10th Volkssport walk. Finally she can send in her Starter book. Next week will be her 11th. We'll be headed to Tamaqua for that one.

Tomorrow, I'm not sure where or how we will walk. The D&L? Intervals? Steps at Lehigh? Guess I need to decide soon.