We were up and out of the Rodeway Inn a little late. We headed back east on Hwy 30 for about 3 miles before heading south on 896. Traffic was less but 30 was still busy. The weather continues to be very nice and today was the first day I started without legwarmers or my jacket.
We rode through the country side and noted no one was working in the fields today and we met several buggies on the road going to church or a courting or wherever. Some of the big horses we saw yesterday working in the fields were enjoying their day off standing close to the fence along the road and posing for the tourists. We stopped in a little town to confirm directions and spoke with a gentleman shinning up his Harley. He is a retired truck driver and now he "Drives the Amish around". He had a 12 passenger van and said he is busier than he had planned to be in retirement. He gave us a short cut to Hwy 372 and recommended a breakfast place in Quarryville. Both suggestions turned out to be very good. We have seen lots and lots of Harley's in groups out enjoying the nice roads and lovely weather. One group of 25 or so passed us yesterday.
Our route took us up some long steep hills, but preferable to the short steeper hills in Connecticut. We had a nice long down hill down to and over the Susquehanna River on Route 372 and of course a very long up hill up and away from the river. Road was such that we never had a chance to stop for a photo op on the bridge. I noted that there is a lot more water running in the river now than when the Google Street view photos were taken.
We stopped early in Delta, a mile or two from Maryland. The shower in the Peach Bottom Inn is vastly superior to the Rodeway Inn of last night.
Rudy talked to an old guy in the bar (younger than us) about our ride and he stated Rudy was an inspiration to get himself in better shape. More power to him.
We made a couple of calls,wrote a Blog, got something to eat and planned tomorrow's ride. Our trip is winding down.
35 miles today. Pictures will be posted when I get home.
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Hello Larry and Rudy,
ReplyDeleteThis is Juli from the Walkway over the Hudson. http://walkway.org/ on Oct 3, 2011. I very much enjoyed talking with you, and am inspired by your biking adventures. I have been on much shorter biking adventures from RI to VT, but that was in the 1970's. I would like to email the photo I took of you, since I don't think I can upload it to your blog. Let me know an email address, and I will be happy to send it.
When I met you, I was admiring the Clearwater, a sailboat on the Hudson. Here is it's mission statement:
"The mission of Clearwater is to preserve and protect the Hudson River for the benefit of its eco-system and human communities while creating new environmental leaders for a sustainable future."
Here is a VERY brief history:
"In 1966, a handful of river-lovers decided to change the course of events that was destroying the Hudson, and reclaim a natural treasure for us all. They wanted to dramatize the river’s plight, recall its history, and help guide its future. They wanted to provide their fellow citizens with a first-hand look at the neglect and pollution of the river, and move them to action. So they built a boat."
The Clearwater, as well as you two, are a great inspiration! Thank you.
Oh, I guess I should add that I am the follower, "Belle Rigell"
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Juli, Nice to hear from you. It was a great day to be crossing the Hudson.
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