S. Burlington, VT to Plattsburgh, NY: 29 miles
Day 1 of Empire State Trail Ride: Monday, August 2, 2021
I rode with Susan, MG, & Stan.
Thank goodness! Wonderful help.
Being with folks who read directions well,
Know how to use a GPS on phone,
Got me here without being lost.
Whew, I hate being lost.
That can make me feel panicked.
Gorgeous, gorgeous ride along Lake Champlain.
Some trail, some roadside,
All very beautiful.
Two ferry rides.
One, six minutes long
Getting us past an open water place
At end of two-mile causeway/ breakwater path.
Other moving us from VT to NY,
Fifteen minutes on water.
Post ride,
As my bike leaned against motel wall,
Stan came by and was inspecting it.
"Seemed like you were working so hard today.
I'm looking for bike malfunction.”
Stan hopped on my bike for short test ride.
He returned, shaking his head.
"Bike's fine. I think problem is 'operator error!’"
I'll learn to finesse shifting;
To make a smooth start from a standstill;
To feel totally confident on this bike.
One-day-at-a-time.
Hugs to you,
Lin
What a backdrop for Day 1 laundry!
Ferry on Lake Champlain
Bridge on Island Line Trail in VT-- well used!
Trail to Causeway
Lunch stop for Susan, MG, Stan and Lin. Delicious PB sandwich. Biking makes most any food delicious!
100's of birdhouses in forest near White Beach, VT
Trip route on NY State map (photo credit: S. Fullenbaum)
Dear Lin, I enjoyed seeing pics of the Burlington Plattsburgh ferry. I grew up vacationing on the Plattsburgh side of Lake Champlain and hiking in the Adirondacks. What a gorgeous area!
I am glad you have learning goals, and now I do, too – to look up and learn about finesse shifting.
Blessings on you as you travel onward,
Linda
What a beautiful place to have in your memories! Glad I am seeing it and could share with you! 🙂
Cheering you on from Northfield, Minnesota. Yes you can!
Thank you so much, Susan!
Love your photos and your grand smile. What an adventure and what an inspiration you are to me, dear Lin. May the wind be at your back.
Love,
Barb
I’ll take that blessing any day, Barbara! Thank you!
Dear Lin,
Wow, I wish I had come with you!!! What an amazing start to your trip, and great photos! We love getting your blog everyday, almost like we are there with you. All the best to you,
Claire and Jim
Would love to have you here! thanks for coming along from your inbox–it is wonderful to have people like you “along with me!”
Oh just seeing you out enjoying this adventure makes my heart sing! Love hearing your stories along the way, and seeing all the sites in your photos. Your poems are my favorite 🙂 Happy Trails!
Thank you for the heart-smile, Jill! Love to you!