Day Eight, Saturday, June 5th
My destination today was Palmyra, New York, a short jaunt of about 300 miles. It was suppose to rain most of the way there, but I really only got a few drops. Again, the weather was tempered for my behalf. I really have been fortunate with pretty good weather. The temps were in the upper 70’s. Ideal riding temp.
I stayed on I-90 (A toll road) the whole way. By the time I got off in Palmyra it cost me $11.50 in tolls, almost as much as my gas for that distance.
Along the road, every forty to fifty miles, they have these Service Areas, where you can stop for gas, food and restrooms, without getting off the toll road. I’ve never really understood the need for toll roads. They seem like a pain to have to stop and pay all the time. I would think that the state government could figure a better way for paying for their roads, like gas tax or state tax. Anyway, just my two cents worth.
Just outside of Albany, New York I crossed the historic Hudson River. While crossing, I reflected on the use of the river in fighting the battles for our nation’s independence. It was General Cornwallis who lead the British troops across the Hudson River for an attack on Fort Lee. To escape certain defeat, the army of George Washington retreated across the Hackensack River at the New Bridge to avoid entrapment on the narrow peninsula between the Hudson and Hackensack rivers.
You are probably thinking, “This Brad guy is one smart history buff.” Even though I do enjoy history (I didn’t while in school), I Googled this information to add an historical twist to my Hudson River crossing today. Hope you enjoyed a little piece of American history.
Once I arrived in Palmyra, and checked in at the Palmyra Inn (Very nice Inn), I decided I should do some laundry, since I didn’t have any clean clothes left.
While in Palmyra until Tuesday morning, I look forward to visiting all the historical church sites. Tomorrow and Monday I’ll post some pictures and stories of my visits.
See you tomorrow!
You look so much like Uncle Barry in the picture that is second down from the top. I am jealous you get to go to all these amazing church sights. I want to do that someday. Be safe and you are in our prayers.
Spent some time in the Sacred Grove on Saturday. An amazing place with an amazing feeling.
Sounds like another good day Brad. Your one blessed dude to have avoided the rain again! Enjoy your time there in Palmyra. We're trying to figure out when to get our family back there to see the sights. I once spent three weeks there when I was 12 as my dad helped with electrical work on the Hill Cumorah in preparation for the pageant and then we got to be in the pageant. Pretty cool experience although I didn't enjoy it as much then as I would now. Have a good one!