Blue Bell Hotel Inn
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... amazing organization as a disgruntled college senior leaving a rather unenthusiastic, less than promising meeting with career services, during which I had been advised to take my History degree and look for work as an "administrative assistant or something". As I left the office, I saw a poster and contacted the organization on a whim.
Since I have decided to embark on this adventure I have been completely immersed in current events, foreign development, travel ...
Last stop in US.....
... have into two large rucksacks, a big wheelie bag, and two small backpacks. What can I say, mission accomplished without any bloodshed ... so result! We did, however, need to cool off over a beer or two afterward.
Also checked out the Amtrak station at Rensselaer, so all set for the eight hour train ride on Wednesday - but will update on that in the next ...
Little Ride around Town
... the Lock, I headed west toward Schenectady, expecting to reach the Rexford Aqueduct next. I forgot about the Town Park/Landfill with its big uphill. That is when I found out that my lowest gears were not usable because of a rather noisy clinking sound. So I had to walk up half way and be passed by an 8-yr old on a one-speed bike, but she didn't gloat and I complimented her on how well she blitzed the ...
Saratoga National Historical Park
... was over however but historians mark the battles that occurred at Saratoga as a turning point in the war.
It is interesting to me that our travels today, we covered a little over 40 miles, took us to historical sites covering each century of our countries existence. From 1885 and U.S. Grant, to 1939 with the start of NASCAR and finally 1777 and a pivotal battle of the Revolutionary War. Is it any wonder that we love this life on the road??!! ...
Moonshine to Millionaires - NASCAR
... first stop today and our last stop.
Remember, I am a recent convert to racing. And, am pretty much still on the fence about this NASCAR thing! But, the museum also had a bit of information about the automobile building history of New York state. So there was some history here for both of us and it was a worthwhile stop!
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