I spent a quiet weekend at home, enjoying the last few quiet days before I fly to Germany. Yesterday, I spent a lot of time playing with the kids and today I took a long bike ride. I did the ride that circumnavigates the Connecticut River. I last did that ride about 300 miles ago and I rode it this time about 1mph faster. Not bad, given that I haven't been on the bike for almost a month. It was good to get out. The weather was simply perfect. Maybe I can get out for one more ride on Tuesday before I fly out.