ERIE CANAL, LOCAL FRIENDS, GEORGE EASTMAN MUSEUM
Easy ride today mostly on the Canal towpath. The trail is hard packed clay with light gravel on top, much like a clay tennis court.
In the morning we came upon this park. I am not sure the genesis of its name but maybe it is better that way!
We came upon a few sign boards that were interesting, so passing them along.
We linked up with an old friend of Nancy’s for lunch, Joe, in Pittsford. He was a classmate in middle school. Unfortunately, his wife Patty could not make it. We had a very pleasant hour or so. Joe recommended that we go to the George Eastman Museum & House which we did. It was well worth the added 13 miles of riding and the 2 hr visit. Eastman developed the Kodak camera. Apparently he was very civic minded, and gave back much to the area. It sounds like history has looked upon him quite favorably. The ride to and from Pittsford to the museum included some beautiful neighborhoods, stately brick and Tudor mansions with copper beech, oak and maple trees.
The afternoon found us on a busy state route for about an hour. We finally bailed onto the trail again, more rural this time, and along the old canal.
Just before ending our ride this pretty little canal boat went by.
Sunset on our walk back to the hotel.
You new this was coming, link below:
By the numbers:
Dist - 66.5 miles
Elev Gain - 1,417 ft
Elev Loss - 1,568 ft
Moving Time 5:50
Dist to go. 554. - I’ll bet it is at least an additional 100 more.
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