Where does the time go. 90 day update

It's  hard to believe I started this big adventure of mine three months ago. Living out of 4 panniers for 90 days and not knowing where you are going to lay your head at night has become taxing. I'm  glad I only have 4 more states to go.

So far I have ridden 4313 miles. I am currently in Buffalo NY at the Hostel Buffalo-Niagra (hostelbuffallo.com) a hostel located in the theater district.


I have camped 48 times, hotel/ motel/ flea bag 24 nights and stayed at churches or hostel 18 different times.  I have had 2 flat tires, one broken rear rim replaced the chain once and have also  replaced the original tires. I have ridden 73 day, and have taken 17 days off, 5 with Kathy in Colorado, 5 days waiting for a new wheel and 7 other random rest days.

I have traveled through 11 states, am currently in my twelfth, New York. I have all of upstate NY, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine left. The miles ahead will be as challenging as anything  that I have already ridden. With the  Adirondack, Green and White Mountains ahead of me I know I still have my work cut out for me. I look forward to it. If the hills of Colorado, Missouri, Kentucky and Ohio haven't stopped me these ahead of me shouldn't either.

I have enjoyed my rest  day here in Buffalo. Tomorrow is to be a slow scenic day along the Niagra River to Niagra Falls. One more day to be a tourist before I begin in earnest my final month on the road and the end of this grand adventure. Buffalo, although I'm not a city boy, has been a good resting point. City Hall is impressive along with the old homes and churches.










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Unknown said…
Bob,
S00000000000000... impressed with you progress. You have got this now buddy, just keep moving!
I will be in the Adirondacks canoeing the Northern Forest Canoe Trail from Sept. 9 thru the 15
after that I live in the NH lakes region now and would love to catch up with you along the trail. Let me know when you make NH and your progress and route.
Be safe and best of luck to you.
John A. Chapin cell # 860 969 7750
August 23, 2019 at 2:26 PM
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