Woke up to a breakfast of cereal and orange juice today. Almost ready to take off at 9am when we realized we had a missing key to a u-lock! After contacting the local NJ police, the rescue crew arrived to cut the lock. An exciting way to start the morning indeed!
On the trail, we stopped at a farm market where we bought a fresh peach blueberry pie which was delicious! Continuing on, the heat forced us to stop many times for water breaks. A few of us also enjoyed the refreshing Delaware waters once again by either dunking our heads in or going for a swim!
The path changed from the D&R canal path to the Delaware trail and then the D&L path. Attempting to stop in a town for lunch, we were greeted by a torrential downpour. We quickly found cover under the awning of a furniture store where we sat and played riddle games until the rain stopped.
Back to the path we made our final push to the next hotel in Bethlehem, PA. We got to see a canal boat being pulled my mules which was very interesting.
This last part our ride proved to be most difficult because of the many many MANY hills we encountered! With some pep talk between us all, we were able to make it! I am so proud of all the riders for making it.
We stopped for a very early dinner in town for Italian food and subs, and enjoyed one big long hill down to the hotel.
We took time to rest and clean up before heading into the college town (Leigh High University) for some fresh ice cream! Definitely a well deserved treat! Final day of biking complete!
-- Trip Leader Jamie
