The seven of us woke up in Albany after a restful night in real beds at the Holiday Inn Express! We started out our full day in Albany by strolling across the Empire State Plaza, taking in sights of the beautiful Capitol building, reflective pools, and unique sculptures. We then spent the rest of the morning exploring the New York State Museum, with exhibits on the history of NYC, the prehistoric landscape of NY, early fire engines, and more. Hungry for lunch, we ate at an authentic Mexican joint then spent the afternoon in Washington Park, playing soccer, frisbee, and relaxing on the grass. After a quick swim back at the hotel, we headed out for dinner at a soul food restaurant, then headed back to the hotel and got back into our cozy beds to get some rest before a long day of biking tomorrow.
