DAY 5 PUTNAM, CT TO WINDSOR LOCKS, CT

9/24/2013

50 Miles today 235 Total Miles

A change of plans

It is time for a couple of rest days. We have scheduled in rest days along the ride and we decided we needed to take a few now. The wind and hills (actually mountains) have been tough and we needed to take a few of our rest days. We also decided to change the route and go somewhere we really want to go - New York City. We will stay in NJ a couple days and take the ferry over to NYC.

So we rented a car that we can get our bikes into and will drive to NJ (100 miles) on Tuesday morning. We will stay there in NJ Tues and Wed and resume our ride Thurs along the Jersey shore, down to Philadelphia, through Baltimore and into Washington DC where we will hook up with our original route.
We will be giving up riding through Amish country but we really want to take it easy for a few day and get to see NYC.

Entering a small town

Built in 1862....not sure what it is

Riding down the road

Horse farm

Our new ride

9 Comments

Walt and Jan

9/23/2013 08:58:19 pm

Worried a little last night when you didn't post. Glad you are getting some rest. Smart to see facinating NY city. Lots of rain here but we need it. Be blessed!

Dan

9/23/2013 09:56:34 pm

You deserve a break, and many more. Take it easy, just be sure you get south before the snow :-) Keep the pictures coming. All the best. Stay well.

Sharon L

9/23/2013 10:33:05 pm

Glad you're taking a few rest days! Enjoy the city! It's fascinating!!

Dave and Fran

9/23/2013 10:36:24 pm

Glad you are taking some rest time and going to enjoy visiting some other great cities on our trip. Enjoy every moment. God bless!

Sandy Collum Sandmeyer link

9/23/2013 11:07:38 pm

I love NYC! Enjoy! Sometimes you just have to take a couple of days to rest up.

Rose and preston

9/24/2013 12:39:31 am

Greetings from Kentucky, did you get that new ride from the secret service.? Take some rest time and enjoy the views.

Diane White

9/24/2013 12:40:44 am

We are also glad you are doing what's best. Hope you really enjoy New York! The pics are awesome and may God continue to bless your journey.

Diane & Mark White

Patty Elder

9/24/2013 09:42:09 am

Okay, I hurt just thinking about the number of miles you have put in thus far. I do like the new ride, but you'll be back on your bikes in no time after you fill it up just once. Safe Riding!!

Greg and Lori

9/24/2013 11:08:56 am

I hope you both are enjoying your adventure. Keep those pics coming. Funny, Lori and I stayed at the Saint Johns Inn last fall when we where in Maine.

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