Route Map

Route Map
This is pretty much the route, just imagine starting a little bit south of Ticonderoga and going a bit South after Anacortes. Thanks to the good people at the Adventure Cycling Association, they know what they're doing.

Sunday, June 4, 2017

Day 4

A rainy one. Finally worked my way out of the mountains and into the Ontario watershed.

I thought I was in the boonies, but I wasn't sure until I saw the sign for Boonville.
The next one I saw was littered with bullet holes. A nice touch... not much goin down in Boonville and couldn't get a thing because everything was closed on Sunday. Damn Christians and thier Sabbath.

Next thing was a funny smell I couldn't quite place. I thought " now that's a new one." It was sort of foul and flat like rubber but slightly more exotic. Then I saw this:
And it all made sense. Somewhere passed Orwell I saw this sign and knew it could only mean one thing.
Amish! Yes and they were selling fresh maple syrup, eggs by the Dozen and sideboard wood (but no Sunday sales... dammit). Meanwhile epochs collided as there stood a cross the street a massive wind turbine.
My hammies were in a quiet revolt that began around mile 45 and increased in volume as I went on, saying "we can't take it any longer, captain!" So I made a deal with them, if we made it to Pulaski I'd buy a sub for dinner, which we sure did.
Finally at the end of a long 70+ mile day I reached the shores of Lake Ontario. Windy, but very satisfying.





2 comments:

  1. Fin,

    Love your photos and stories! I am following along the ride! Love those roadside signs and your camping spots. Be safe, and listen to those hammies! Keep going strong. Blessings, Sara Caldwell

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