Day 59. Boonville, NY

This is an attempt to capture what one of the hills we've climbed look like. The little gray line up the hill in the background is the same road as the foreground.


From Fulton we went north through Mexico to Port Ontario. We then headed due east through Pulaski with some soutward deviation. Once again, many hills were thrown up in our path, though we did manage to cover 80 miles.

Today we saw a few Amish and Mennonite farmers. The Mennonite was milling his own planks from logs.

It was a 10 dog day, some in pairs,as they hurled themselves at us at top speed. I can usually talk them down. It's funny because though we have Halt, a strong version of pepper spray that shoots 15 feet for dogs, by the time Alicia is able to pull it from the mount near her handle bars, the threat is passed. Just as well. I can just see accidentally shooting ourselves with it. If you have ever been shot with pepper spray you know this is no fun.

One dog just wanted to run with us and boy could he run. We were going about 15 and he just poured it on streaking ahead of us. He must have been going 20. Good show! I was impressed.

We left Lake Ontario for good once we left Port Ontario. It was a let down as the route today did not afford us any views of the lake even though we paralled the lake for 10 miles.

The day was very humid and the sun barely cast a shadow most of the day. In the afternoon rain threatened and we finally did get some sprinkles. Nothing serious though. Rain is expected tonight and tomorrow. Yuck.

Alicia goofed and mentioned that she felt a few drops. Now many of us know you just can't do that within earshot of a thunderstorm. Sure enough one of them heard her and thought we wanted to join in with it and play in the water as thunderstorms love to do. Shortly afterward it started spitting more rain and we even heard thunder. I was able to save the day through some adroit navigation and fast pedaling as we quietly slipped away. Whew! That was close. I think Alicia knows better now. :)

My Little Buddy

Yesterday I saw this little fella crossing the road. I stopped to give him a boost.




Orchards

This is one of many orchards near Williamson. Williamson is the self-proclaimed "core" of apple country.



Forests

This is a sample of the forests near us today.


I think we have 2 more days in New York. I am targeting being finished next Monday. It depends on how we handle the coming hills and passes as well as the weather. I am planning a rest day in this as well.

Later!!

~ Pete (iPhone)