Whose Help Are You Grateful For
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)
