Day 9 - Some interesting sites, some boring roads - The Long Way to Cleveland

May 23, 2023

Day 9 - Some interesting sites, some boring roads

I woke up after a pretty chilly night in the garden shed. John and Ann had breakfast scheduled for 7:30, and when I went into the kitchen, Ann was busy making a huge batch of waffles she was planning to freeze. She had made sourdough bread the night before, so breakfast was an amazing spread of bread, waffles, sausage, bacon, eggs... What wonderful hosts!

I had no destination in mind for the day, and after a leisurely breakfast, I decided that a 60 mile day would be plenty. I just need to figure out a place to stay. But that could wait.

After about 50 miles of riding, I came upon a county sheriff's deputy parked on a side road. I told him that I had about 15 miles left in me and was looking for a place to pitch a tent where no one would bother me. He couldn't think of any parks or campgrounds on my route but he did not recommend staying in the town of Sodus. He said they have lots of trouble there. I asked how far down the road that was. He said 15 miles. But after riding another 5 miles, I saw a sign for a park and campground. It was a little out of the way, but for peace of mind it was worth it.

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This looked interesting, so I stopped to see what they did.

Piling up cut off ends of slabs for firewood

A couple of these guys looked no older than 16.

Across the road from the sawmill was this saddlery.

Nuclear energy doing its part in Oswego.

This is Route 104. Mile after mile of nice shoulder, but no scenery, and no place to camp. Intensely boring.

Today's ride: 63 miles (101 km)
Total: 573 miles (922 km)

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