Waterfalls and roadtrips

Tennessee is a landlocked state, as many here in the US are. I'm not really used to that given that everywhere back home has access to the coast (even the ACT, seriously, look it up) but that means that instead of the beaches people here go to the rivers and particularly the waterfalls.

My amazing flatmate took us to see one a few weeks back. It was a great hike all the way down and there were falls to look at all the way. I'm told there are lots of falls near Nashville so I'll have to tick a few more off me thinks.

Colour Run Nashville

So a little over a week ago I helped out at the Nashville Colour Run, benefitting the Make A Wish Foundation here in Middle Tennessee. I was stationed on one of the colour stations which meant I got to cheer on the runners and throw colour on them. Or more accurately throw glittery silver dust on them.

ReCYCLE for Kids

Quick one because I've been very lazy with posts. I'm going to claim I've been busy and I have but that's still not really an excuse.

So last month I had a fantastic time helping out at Hands on Nashville. It was the final part of their Recycle for Kids program where old or unneeded bikes were donated and done up to be given to a deserving new home. This was the final give away where the kids could come and get their new bikes. They also got a helmet, bike lock, safety training and we had games and an obstacle course as well.

It was so much fun meeting people and watching the kids get their bikes. I got to help out on games and snacks so I got to give them prizes too which was awesome.

I only took a few pics but you can see more and read all about the program on the Hands on Nashville website.

Helmets ready to be fitted.