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We're juggling the duties of job, parents and planning a long-distance bicycle trip. Share the adventure!

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Schenectady

Our arrival in Schenectady was pretty smooth. We are happily relaxing in a Days Inn, where the owner has graciously agreed to let us leave the car until our return, but even so we are eager to get out on the bike. We found a menu for a nearby Italian and Greek restaurant that we might check out for dinner, so life is good. I am going through my usual frenzy about having brought too much. My bag always seems heavier than Bob's, though I keep trying to remember that I have all the vitamins, the clothesline, etc. I did remove a few things which I'll leave in my bag in the car, along with my "civilian" change of clothes. Experience has taught that no matter the length of the trip, I crave wearing ANYTHING different by the time we reach our destination. Tomorrow we'll build the bike, secure the car and set off on a bike trail that begins less than a mile from here. That will take us to the southern end of the Adirondacks and we'll begin our "counter-clockwise" loop.

The drive today took us through the Lock Haven/Williamsport area, always gorgeous scenery. We were wishing for Bob John's geologic expertise to explain the cuts in the hillsides and the faulting that we saw. It was definitely a good way to get ready for the mountains we'll be riding through for the next week or so.

Okay, food update. Turns out the Greek/Italian place is long gone. Our innkeeper recommended a bistro in the university area. On the way to it we found Café NOLA, a fabulous Cajun place. We both had red beans and rice. A fine Chardonnay made a great accompaniment. Off to a good start indeed.

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