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| Linda on the Trail |
Leaving Austinburg this morning around 7:45, we immediately were on the Western Reserve Greenway Trail and for 4.5 miles, we relished the thick wood on both sides and overhang of trees. I’m sure there were deer and bobcats close by, but none showed their faces. At the beginning of the trail there were historical signs to read concerning the Underground Railroad. Then, in Ashtabula there was a safe house museum, but it was closed today. We crossed the Ashtabula River and then over a huge railroad yard where dozens of full coal cars were lined up. Not too far from there, we crossed into Pennsylvania which is known for coal mining.
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Mary bringing up my bike |
Shortly on the east side of Ashtabula, we came upon a ‘bridge out’ obstacle which we were expecting. What we didn’t know, though, was how to get over to the other side. (Found out later that the detour which our SAG driver had to take, was 15 miles out of our way.) There was a steep downhill, then over the train tracks, then a steep uphill. The SAG drivers were there and, bless their hearts, helped Linda and me. Nancy literally carried my bike while I side stepped down, then climbed back up to the road. Whew! Conneaut was the next town along the lake and had its share of lovely, lakeside homes. Linda and I ran into Lesley in Conneaut. She was looking for a place to eat, so we decided to join her for sort of a 2nd breakfast. Besides, I enjoy listening to Lesley’s Australian accent, and we had been riding for 2.5 hrs.
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| Lutheran Church yard |
Before finding Lesley, Linda and I stopped at a Lutheran Church. There was a beautiful flower bed out front and lovely, Begonia floral cross on the outside wall. We couldn’t resist going inside for a few minutes and were treated to the organist practicing for the 11 o’clock service. We were told that they had about 150 people at 8:30 for the outside service. . . .Closer to Erie we encountered a few long climbs - enough to warm us up for the days to come. Arrived Erie about 1:15 and found a good hamburger at a Backyard Burger! Enjoying another Comfort Inn tonight with Janet Bee as my roommate.
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| Pretty silo (R) and buggies |
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| Buggies for sale |
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| Entering PA |
2 Comments:
OC your trip sounds so fabulous. You are seeing so much of the country. We are proud of you. We are still praying for your safety and safe return. Love, Sallie and Mike
Talked to Connie this week-end--and we decided that your blog this year has been the most informative and enjoyable of all you have done---and we thank you!!! We are really enjoying reading it all---and glad you are having such a great time.
Beth
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