Covid-vival Part II

Resting on a tree

So I get antsy during this phase of self-isolation and ride my bike to the Las Cruces Farmer's Market on the downtown plaza every Saturday morning.  I ride it to get empanadas and fresh veggies.  It's a nice ride mostly on the gravel maintenance trails bordering the irrigation ditches.  It's so peaceful to not have to think about traffic---crosses 5 or 6 roads then the last 3/4 of a mile is on streets in the downtown area that are usually pretty empty.  Thanks to all who abide by the shelter in place restrictions for making it so.

Art

This mural is on a wall by Lion's Park by the railroad tracks just off US Hwy 70, known as West Picacho Avenue in Las Cruces.  The park itself, with tennis courts and a pool, is closed due to the pandemoic restrictions but the mural is accessible from the trail.

Lady

This mural is from the Visitor Bureau in downtown Las Cruces, about 3 blocks from the central plaza that houses the Market. 

My Buddy

And this Blue Heeler always greets me when I ride by his house on the ditch. Just one of the many dogs, pretty much all fenced in their yards, that can be visited on the ride....

         

Onions

The onion fields to the east of the Mud Shack are about ready to harvest.  It's so tempting to pluck a couple whenever I ride through these fields.  In contrast, the fields to the west are just getting going:

Baby Onions

We do co-operate with many of the restrictions imposed by the pandemic, however.  None of the markets around here will deliver wine or beer but many items, if you can find them in stock, can be delivered for a nominal charge and a tip for the driver.  We've had groceries from both Sam's Club and Sprout's delivered via Instacart.  And yesterday had our first experience with restaurant delivery via DoorDash.  Both services worked well and the delivery times weren't outrageous---a couple of hours max as opposed to pick up scheduling two days out at Sam's!!!  Not meaning this as a commercial; more like expressing surprise it works so well, so far at least.

And finally, a shot of the Mud Shack from the onion fields to the east surrounded by blooming pecan trees:

Stay safe, enjoy your isolation---Trying to figure out what I'll be watching this week what with Homeland, Better Call Saul, Little Fires Everywhere, and Marvelous Mrs. Maisel all having concluded their seasons (and absolutely finito for Carrie).  At least a few favorites like Billions and Succession should return in May.

And I Saw That----DON'T TOUCH YOUR FACE!!!!!