The things you see when you travel. I wasn’t certain if I had arrived in the middle east, or perhaps, Greece. Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church, Herkimer, NY
Fighting a cold and riding is no fun. The runny nose, tired and no enthusiasm make for a long day. I left the hotel around 9:30 am and went to a fast-food place to wait out a storm. I was on the road around 11:30.
Everything was wet and dismal, including my attitude. After a short 22.37 miles (36 km), I was done. A Travelodge Motel appeared before my eyes and in I went at 14:00 (2 pm). NyQuil and a bed called.
Sorry it wasn’t a more exciting day, but Momma said there would be days like this.
Dennis Blanchard was born in Bristol, Connecticut. He and his wife Jane moved to New Hampshire in 1980 where he has climbed thirty 4000-foot mountains, biked the trails and enjoyed the wilderness. Never living very far from the Appalachian Trail, Dennis was always aware of the seductive siren’s call to hike it. Dennis is an electronics engineer who has freelanced for amateur radio, technical and motorcycle adventure magazines. He now lives in Sarasota, Florida.
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One thought on “Day 29 – Part 2, Utica to Little Falls, NY”
Hey, if you had pushed it, tomorrow would be even worse. Dry, comfy sleep and the magic of Nyquil is likely to get you a better tomorrow. At least today wasn’t a zero.
Hey, if you had pushed it, tomorrow would be even worse. Dry, comfy sleep and the magic of Nyquil is likely to get you a better tomorrow. At least today wasn’t a zero.