Surprise Concert

The Aurora (IL) Youth Symphony Orchestra plays for the Grand Opening of a new band stage in Batavia. I came upon this performance while riding my bike. I was 16 miles into the ride and thought a stop would be nice. The mother of one of the performers offered me her lawn chair and we struck up a conversation. I heard the last 3 or 4 songs. By the end, the storm clouds were rolling in and she offered to put my bike in the back of their SUV and take me home. I accepted a ride to a spot that was about 1/2 way home, not too far out of their way, and close enough for me to get home before the storm hit. As it turned out, it still hasn't rained, 4-1/2 hrs later. 


So I got introduced to a great Youth Orchestra I didn't know about and met a wonderful family in the process. I love these unexpected encounters. My ride got changed because a trail closing. If it weren't for the detour I would have never been in that part of Batavia. Every ride is an adventure. All together, I rode 21 miles, my longest ride this year.