Nyack to Fishkill, NY: 40 miles
Day 10 —Empire State Trail
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Consider the power in a change of perspective.
I learned that "kill" means "river" in Dutch.
Makes the town name "better to my ear.”
On road at 6:45 a.m.
Attempt to beat-the-heat.
Trail beside Hudson River,
Lovely trees, great views.
Trail had areas of mud,
Was up & down,
Dirt, gravel, some cindery surface.
A bit "mountain-bikey" for me.
At end of that, I ventured to say to Nancy,
"Let's skip that trail next ride."
"Oh,” says Nancy, "that's my favorite trail!”
Lunch was at mile 24.
Sort of coffee-break time (with no coffee).
I was last in at 12:30.
We were very hot & so glad this day's ride
Finished.
We are housed right off freeway,
In area of many motels,
Fast foods,
No vegetation.
Makes me appreciate my day's start.
Forest, river-edge & views.
Guess I, also, like the trail.
Good lesson in adopting a new perspective.
Glad to be sheltered in A.C. comfort.
Hugs.
Lin
Limerick:
It's hot, and it's humid and sticky.
I really don't mean to be picky.
When it's so hot,
I would rather not
Be riding. It feels rather icky.
We rode across Bear Mountain Bridge over Hudson River.
Super-biker Stan
The fate of Benedict Arnold's collaborator
Pallisades Rock Formation. Glad we didn't have to bike up that!
Trail by Hudson River
In front of hotel: Ken, Margaret G.,Susan, Jean (SAG) , Margaret S.
When I was a junior in high school, friends and I rode our bike from our New Jersey homes to Tappan. The beauty and history of this area I found intriguing.
What a terrific memory, Muriel! So glad you have it. 🙂