After meeting outside Penn Station, the D&R Canal Trekkers enjoyed some NYC bagels and orange juice.
We scurried off at 8:30am to find an elevator to get down to NJ Transit.
After rushing onto the train we enjoyed a relaxing hour ride to New
Brunswick. Sitting in the beautiful Rutgers University campus, we did some
ice breakers to get to know each other better and talked about bicycle safety.
Practicing our new skills while riding around campus, we proceeded to find a
supermarket to buy lunch supplies. We found a supermarket with the help of Trekker Sheyla communicating in
Spanish!We headed to the D&R Canal where we found a lovely spot with a waterfall to enjoy sandwiches near the tow path trail . Proceeding down the trail, we rode on a dirt path surrounded by trees and water on both sides. After a very sweaty ride, we made it to the Doubletree Hotel where we played water polo in the pool and other games. A late arriving Trekker, Jamie showed up and we spent time getting to know him.
For dinner we walked for Thai food which was DELICIOUS (a little spicy). Back at the hotel, Zosia and Sheyla found us free cookies!! We all ate them while reviewing the day together. Looking forward to a good nights rest and a full day of biking tomorrow! -- Trip Leader Jamie
