Lockport to Brockport, NY: 46 miles
Day 22 Empire State Trail Ride
Monday, August 23, 2021
You know those days when you’re perfectly
In the Flow and everything’s great?
That was today.
Forty miles on bike trail,
MY picture of ideal biking.
Of course, conditions were very fine.
Gentle tail wind, slightly downhill,
Overall good surface.
NO turns, no chance of getting lost!
This trail had hard-pack soil base,
Topped with thin layer of pea gravel.
Mostly intact surface made biking
Very manageable.
In fact, because I had
Pulled onto trail before others,
I was leading our "pack" of riders.
Very unusual!!!
If I can have this perfect day,
You can have your version
Of a dream day doing what you love!
Here's to saying "yes!"
Today is BIG in another way ---
Today is Bob's and my 62nd anniversary.
When we married,
I couldn't even imagine decades.
Now, "faster than we know,”
All this time has passed.
I'm looking forward to each
Shared day we have to come.
Hugs,
Lin
Limerick:
On trail that is flat and unbending,With conditions that are all lending,
To my happy ride.
I'm smiling inside.
It's fun, from the start to the ending!
Canal Rental Boat comes complete with bikes!
Map of Empire State Trail
Lockport motel statue of children reading: reminds me of happy family hours spent
At the Holley Falls for lunch stop
Bridge over canal provided a moment of shade
Great statue of boy and found frog by Lockport lodging
Smart town listing library with other basic needs
Mural on Medina wall: mule and boy
Ken Wright and Jim Conboy with their shirts that say, "Never underestimate an old man with a bicycle!"
So happy to know you had such a wonderful ride! Keep pedaling and smiling. We had a strong storm over the night. Lots and lots of rain. It has been so much needed! Hugs! ❤️🌹
Glad to hear of rain, Irene! I’m enjoying my final ride days of trip.
Happy Anniversary Day to Bob and you, Lin!!!
Thank you so much, Muriel!
Brings tears to MY eyes<;)* TheBob
Sweet Bob–thank you! 🙂
Wonderful limerick! Happy for a great day. And Happy Anniversary! 🎉🎂🎁🎉❤️❤️❤️
Thank you, Naurine! 🙂
It’s been so fun following you on your trip – can’t believe you are on your last days out there already! As I continue to “crutch” around, I’m living vicariously through your adventure, Lin 🙂 Happy anniversary to you and Bob – just a delight to know a couple so in love and who truly know how to enjoy life together by giving. I loved the photos of the Erie Canal and you in your bright biking clothes. Also the story of how the fall opened the door to seeing an old acquaintance -=- good can come from the stumbles we encounters in life, great reminder. Enjoy the trip home! Hugs 🙂
Thanks as ever for your bright and cheery presence, Jill! Trip home good–great to see Bob. Sending healing energy—may you be off crutches soon!
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