Even though we still climbed almost 3000 feet and today traveled 63 miles, it was a much easier ride, even though it took us almost 7 hours to finish. We met some really interesting people and had some nice conversations, as well as visited Rhinebeck, NY, whose architecture reminded me of downtown Media. We were on NY Route 9 for a good stretch, riding past the FDR museum and library, the Vanderbilt mansion, and the Culinary Institute, all of which are really neat places. It all made me want to come back up here soon with Nancy, even though we have been here before (more than once). Here are some of the day’s photos.
We finished the day with 8+ miles of riding from the Walkway onto the Empire State Trail, which took us right to our hotel, a Hampton Inn. Our rooms are nice but our dinners did not compare to last night’s, but that was OK. Tomorrow we ride to another Hampton Inn in Matamoros, PA. We might get rained on, but hopefully not.
Sounds like a great day. How cool that you got to meet someone who was instrumental in the Walkway! Also, by the time you’re in your 80s, ebikes will probably weigh even less, though they’ll probably still be expensive. (And Rhinebeck really does look like Media.)
I tried to connect with Fred Schaeffer on Facebook. I will keep you posted if he shares the photos he took of you and Tim. Good luck tomorrow. It looks as if you may run into some rain.