So we have been having a great trek so far with a great group of trekkers. Had a great first ride down to battery park on the southern tip of Manhattan before heading up north to cross the Hudson into New Jersey. Some great views of the river and Manhattan from the 
George Washington Bridge. We faced a few formidable hills as we got closer to Bear Mountain Park but saw some great vistas of the Hudson from that elevation. Had a chance to tour Hyde Park and the house where F.D.R. was born. We also caught a view of some fireworks from across the Hudson on the 4th of July. In Albany we got to see the capital building, although it was closed because it was Sunday. We did get to see the New York State Museum that had some interesting exhibits about NYC and the Adirondacks. We got to stay in a hotel with a pool in Albany, 
which was a nice break from camping. The group is getting along great and dinners have been awesome. Today is our last day in NY state before we start the Vermont leg of our journey.
George Washington Bridge. We faced a few formidable hills as we got closer to Bear Mountain Park but saw some great vistas of the Hudson from that elevation. Had a chance to tour Hyde Park and the house where F.D.R. was born. We also caught a view of some fireworks from across the Hudson on the 4th of July. In Albany we got to see the capital building, although it was closed because it was Sunday. We did get to see the New York State Museum that had some interesting exhibits about NYC and the Adirondacks. We got to stay in a hotel with a pool in Albany, 
which was a nice break from camping. The group is getting along great and dinners have been awesome. Today is our last day in NY state before we start the Vermont leg of our journey. Cheers
Justin and Fawn
