My stay with my Warmshowers host, Austin – 3rd year urology resident, was exceptional. Got a good nights sleep, while he was on call downstairs in the living room talking to the hospital all night about patients. I left a little after seven just as he was getting ready to go to bed.
It was not far to the trail, so got a good start this morning. About 6 miles down the road was Pittsford, where a good breakfast and coffee awaited. The trail was quite pleasant, going from wide and with a hard bass to narrow to track and somewhat soft. Being a Saturday, I saw lots of people out using the trail… Running, biking, walking their dogs, and sculling teams rowing down the canal. About 25% of the ride today was on roads. However, whenever there is a road detour a wide biking lane exists.
I wanted to make it to Port Byron (65 miles, glad I got an early start) where there was a Canal Museum. Thinking it would be a good place to camp, I called the office and I was told camping was not allowed there. Where the road joined back on the trail, there was a community park with picnic shelter where I decided to camp. I’ll plead ignorance if necessary. Only thing is that the mosquitoes here are HORRENDOUS! Fortunately I have repellent, but they are seriously testing it’s limits. Cook dinner, early night in the tent and off to Syracuse tomorrow where I have an Airbnb room. It’s all good!
2 Wheeled Wanderer 