Ups and Downs, Continued

76.8 miles today, averaging 12.7 mph.  A little lower than average, perhaps, because of those New York hills.  As with yesterday, though, it’s absolutely gorgeous country.  Michael is still in love with those New York roads and their 10 foot wide shoulders.

• A flurry of other highlights which I have been instructed to relay with bullet points:
• Last night the small groups for the tour had their final meeting, for which Michael did their closing reflection.  He had a great small group: himself, Rod Boorman, Jim DeGraaf, Gary Sinkewicz, and John Fekkes.
• The Tioughnioga River (no, that is not a made up name) was pristine flowing through the town of Chenango Forks.
• Hot fudge Sundae 2/3 of the way through.  Yum.
• The hospitality of Valley CRC members was lovely — both refreshments right after the ride, and dinner later on.
• Rode with Mike Talsma of London, Ontario.
• Had a closing midweek meditation service in the dark with about 30 riders and staff.

Enjoying hot fudge sundae en route to Binghampton.

View of camp, Binghamton.

Gear truck & duffel bags awaiting pickup.

Sobering memorial on Ithaca street corner.

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