Newark to Camillus, NY: 51 miles
Day 24, Final Day of My Empire State Trail Ride
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
How are you tending your time?
I am so privileged to have been on this trip
Choosing what makes my heart sing.
Lucky me.
This has been my last day
Riding & being with this bicycle group.
Always the ending has two sides.
Excitement, thinking about getting home.
Sense of loss, daily riding to that day's destination.
I really like single focus of a bike trip!
From "here" to that day’s "there.”
Satisfaction in completing each day.
Routine in doing same the next day.
I feel it’s like an
"Intentional Bubble" moving from place to place.
Circumstances change each day,
Yet "Bubble-of-bikers" moves with repeating scenario.
Today was hot!
Early departure got us in around 1:30.
Motel rooms not ready.
Our wait was comfortable.
We are housed in a "Tru" motel.
Ultra-modern, spare, hang-out space.
If you have a chance, stop in one & look.
Thanks to each of you for "reading with the riding.”
Hugs,
Lin
Limerick:
A special pursuit that is ending,Reminds me that time I am spending
In some way each day,
Whatever the way,
Is worthy of some careful tending.
Lin in front of Tru Motel
With Susan, last day on trail.
Hope and I make a colrful combination in front of the Tru hotel!
Our group enjoying ice cream, compliments of John G, who could not come on this trip. Delicious!
Mural on very old bridge foundation, great message!
The bike that carried me through all these miles! This was rented, and I appreciated not having to pack my own.
Congratulations, Lin. It has really been fun sharing your adventure.
Great, Peggy! Thanks for being along with me! 🙂
Hi Lin,
Congratulations on an amazing adventure! Thank you for taking us all along with you, and imparting so much wisdom. I want to be just like you as I age, you are a powerful role model!
Welcome Home,
Claire
High praise, Claire! Thank you–I am so honored! 🙂
Following your blog has been a wonderful adventure! Thanks so much for the inspiration…
So glad to be part of the exchange. Thanks for “coming along!”
What a remarkable journey Thanks for sharing !!
Indeed, Judy, it has been. I am so very lucky.
Have a nice Flight home Lin!
Thank you, Jill! 🙂
Thank you for sharing and especially for giving us a special limerick each day. You have many talents! ❤️
🙂 Thank you, my friend!
I love your spirit Lin. Thank you for bring me along with you 🙂 🙂
Love, Sue H.
Thanks for coming, Sue!
WOW. Well done, Lin.
It has been enjoyable to follow you on this trip.
You include a community of friends through you blog.
Thank you!
Muriel
The best of my worlds: adventure + community! 🙂 Thanks for pointing that out!
Love following your trip snd thoughts, Lin!
thank you, Jill!
Congratulations, dear friend. Another wonderful adventure that inspires us all. Eager to welcome you home!
Barb
I look forward to time in person, Barb!
Congratulations Aunt Lin!! You are amazing! I have loved following along and envisioning what you were experiencing. You truly are an inspiration to so many of us! Keep it up- but I hope you get some good rest for now!!
Thank you, Deanna! 🙂