Colin:
After a late, and consequently hurried breakfast we headed east putting Syracuse behind us. Fueled by Dinosaur BBQ from the night before we rode along quickly.
I have been to Geneva before and driven through Syracuse but today was the first day when we really started passing into land I knew. I pointed out the airforce base where I had taken the foreign service exam, we passed signs for the Turningstone Casino and Vernon Downs.
Just after 11 I caught a flat and so we used the opportunity to eat lunch as well.
After that, I knew not just landmarks but all of the streets. Being able to pack up the maps and our phones because I already knew the way was a first for our trip.
Shortly after 1 we rolled up campus road and into the Hamilton College campus. Not having returned since graduation meant that the experience was a mix of a nostalgia tour and sightseeing to all of the new buildings and facilities. College campuses area constantly changing but it was great to stop by all of my old haunts.
After getting our fill of the darkside we headed to the bookstore for a snack and so I could add to my already sufficient supply of Hamilton gear. A pair of bike shorts and hat filled that need and we prepared to head out in search of a place to stay.
At just that moment, Andrew Jillings, the director of the Hamilton Outing Club walked by. I flagged him down and we caught up, yielding an invitation to join he and the Adirondack Adventure interns on a trip out to Tex Mex as well as an offer to stay at Andrew's house down the hill.
We greatfully accepted both and spent a wonderful evening reminiscing about past trips, discussing how Hamilton has changed over the years and hearing about Andrew's upcoming kayak trip along the Maine coast.
48 miles
3254 miles total
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