No Destination, just Sunday

planted 28 Sept 2026 · 🌱 seedling

It was a cold morning, but the sky looked clear. In washington, a clear sky is a blessing.

My Daughter wanted to play with a friend, but the friend was unavailable. I was keen to explore the nearby trail; hesitantly, I asked if she wanted to cycle, and to my surprise, she said yes. When a kiddo agrees to something you also want to do - execute fast before they change their mind :P

So we started to get ready. We wanted to take Mom along, but she was snoring - in a deep sleep. Probably stretched late last night for work. So we quietly put on our jackets in dim light, shoes for her, sandals for me. She picked the cycle she wanted to ride (blue - the younger one or red - the current one), then we headed out. When we started, I didn't think of a destination; I was just keen on reaching the trail and walk.

The way to the trail was amazing, mainly because of the colorful fall leaves. This year, 22 september kicked off the equinox (the day fall begins, will peak around 24th october). Red, dried leaves scattered on the pathway. Red canopy instead of the usual green. I like it. Change is good. Colorful is good.

Cinnamon Broom stick. Broom stick reminds me of sister. Need a gift, sister?

There were many people on the trail. Some walking, some running, some cycling. Feels motivating.

After walking 10 minutes:

This is the point I started to think about our destination. Let's go to my sunday ritual place - "100th Ave cakes". ok. done. Battery 7%, enough to reach the cafe twice! Let's go.

But, the cafe opens at 10 am. What's the current time?

the view from a bridge. looks neat. more in the photo.

Sun-kissed pictures done.

Cafe opens: 10 am
Time to cafe: 10 min
Current time: 9 am

We are early 😅. By a good margin. Start to think: why do they say "The early bird gets the avocado toast?" Already walked ~35 minutes. Kiddo is gonna get hangry. But I wanted a restful walk. Cortisol rising.

Phone Battery: 1%. Cortisol peaks.

What do I do?.. Dropped a message to my wife letting her know about our whereabouts, in case she wakes up and gets anxious.

Where do we go? Think, think. Let's go to temple! BAPS to rescue.

After walking 5 minutes, a sight of relief:

the photo I wanted to take, but couldn't to save battery

Phew, after darshan, snack recharge, rest, and phone battery recharged to 11%, we were ready to head out again.

snacks in kids carrier. Fresh Dhokla and fafda. come home! it's still available - at time of writing :)

With a ton of snacks and plenty of phone battery, the lions hit the road again.

Only to reach our destination 2 blocks away :)

kiddo trying to get spork from the packet; soya puff, paneer puff, free chai and rasmalai cake

After completing our ritual, we started to head back.

Mom still non-responsive. Should we walk back? kinda lazy now.
Let's take the free Redmond taxi, yuhoo. Free things makes us all a little more happier, ain't they? :D

About to reach home. Mom calls. Reaching home in a minute.

As soon as I reach home, Cherry on the cake 🍒.

That's all for one Sunday morning.

Jai Jinendra, Good morning! 🙏🏻