Located on the I & M Canal at 5 Mile Bridge, I have been told that this barn dates back to the construction of the canal in the 1800’s. The barn has many stories, sits as a lonely reminder of a forgotten time, and, as seasons change, it seems to get dressed in whatever the weather brings out, and always looks fine.
This week we had a couple of days above freezing so the roads cleared up enough to go on my first bike ride of 2014. Passed this scene on my way home. Looking forward to warmer days!
We are having a very cold and snowy winter in the Midwest, but my youngest son and I went out for a winter expedition after the snow storm, and, before the temperatures plummeted – it is now -15 Fahrenheit. It was absolutely beautiful.
Two more images from my recent “discovery” in Marseilles, IL.
Many of my images come from bicycle rides along the Illinois River. We live just 50 miles from the city of Chicago, and a bicycle ride 25 mores miles west brings me to the riverside city of Marseilles, IL. I have taken the ride many times, but on my most recent trip I discovered an old damn of some sort in a small canal near an abandoned building. I love old, abandoned “stuff”, so the next few images are from my recent “discovery.” Hope you enjoy.
I’d rather be riding.
let’s go back
to the simple
promises
that we made
in that simple place
let’s return
to our hidden
moments
maybe our secrets
are still there
let’s rewind
our hearts
and listen
the vows linger
and so does my love
let’s stay
right now
right here
together
let’s just stay
Taken this morning on my ride from my hometown to Marseilles, IL. It was a beautiful, fall morning.
Fly, River Eagle, fly!
When I ride my bicycle west I pass over this bridge. Below are links to other images of this bridge that I have posted on this blog. I stop here each time to pray, drink some water, and enjoy the surroundings. It is my favorite bridge.
https://rutakintome.wordpress.com/2013/06/26/untitled/
https://rutakintome.wordpress.com/2013/06/12/5-mile-bridge-2/
https://rutakintome.wordpress.com/2013/04/20/5-mile-bridge/
https://rutakintome.wordpress.com/2013/01/15/5-mile-bridge-and-barn/
https://rutakintome.wordpress.com/2013/06/17/under-the-bridge/
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