The Wingnuts Wanderings

I entered New York along the border of Lake Erie. The climate here is greatly influenced by the lake. In the spring and summer temperature is moderated by the lake and in the fall it stays warm longer for the same reasons. Perfect weather to grow concord grapes. The landscape was dominated by grapevines and vineyards. Up My first night I camped at Evangola State Park. A very nice park. There was a spectacular sunset that evening. From here it was a short day to Buffalo. I did pass through Hamburg NY. There claim to fame is that the hamburger was invented there. I spent two nights at Hostel Buffalo/ Niagra in the theatre district of the city. A very nice hostel nestled down town housing a very deverse clientele. I walked around a bit and wondered over the old architecture. City Hall was spectacular. Hostel Buffalo/Niagra. My ride out of Buffalo was going to be interesting. The ACA route follows a coarse through Canada. B

The hills of Kentucky are not for the faint at heart. Short and steep, long and steep, winding and steep. I think you get the point. Don't  get me wrong.  The best part about the climbs are the descents. The twist and turns and blind descents are a blast to ride. Unfortunately most of the downhills into these deep hollows are followed by a climb back out!  The route I'm  following does a fantastic job of keeping you on quiet backroads and away from the busy major roadways.  I crossed the Ohio River onto Indiana to avoid the  Louisville KY metro area. I passed several large factories, an aluminum plant,a paper mill and old abandoned coal fired power plants. Coal is dead. (sorry Donald) There are so many old barns to see. Some are in better shape then others. It is just a matter of time before mother nature reclaims some of them. The stories they could tell. I have stayed at a variety of hotel/motels along the way. Some are forgetable, others