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Omaha to NYC Day 42: The End!

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Static map: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/417224058?privacy_code=hE5V5YJHhj8t4DWv6fZRbKBxYbg7xKmo Animated map: https://www.relive.com/view/vevYGQggNJ6 The last day! I woke before Kisho, did Wordle and Connections in bed like it was a normal day, then dressed and snuck down the long, red hallway to the MKT Hilton lobby. I had my new book, but decided I should get up to speed on the horrible story out of Cornell. We'd be there soon and it was time to rejoin the greater world after inhabiting the smaller world of the corridor you inhabit on a long bike trip. I didn't want the pleasant reverie to end, but you have to grow up some time.  (Vaguely creepy hallway of the MKT Hilton Mt Kisco) Kisho joined me for breakfast. We debated whether to ride the shorter, hilly, and traffic-y route or backtracking the longer, flatter, and less busy route. Actually, I mostly debated myself. We chose the latter and were off just after 8:00. We were heading away from the com...
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Omaha to NYC Day 41

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Static map: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/416999731?privacy_code=xhEisp8zZkegEkVRpXY35QuRALbuwbwi Animated map:  https://www.relive.com/view/vdvm7X9kwN6 After a night in the garret listening to the Metro North horns, but sleeping well, I finally woke up at 6:30. Dressing as quietly as I could, I walked out to The Corner Bakery across the tracks from The Station Inn. (Very functional names in Pawling). I had a few minutes to wait before it opened at 7:00 so I sat on a bench facing their war memorial. The largest number of people killed from the town was during the Civil War.  (Morning coffee and baked goods) The bakery was very down to earth. I got a rectangular cinnamon raisin scone and a cup of coffee. I texted Kisho my location then sat in the window and Wordled. It wasn't long before he ambled over. We had a nice chat over coffee. We had 40 miles to cover so we weren't in a rush. Still, coffee and baked goods consumed, we didn't feel the need to h...
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Omaha to NYC Day 40

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Static map: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/416783892?privacy_code=XhkOvJEGIMzcklEDuk7hiG5BsTLH3xqY Animated map: https://www.relive.com/view/vMv8zgmDkN6 I woke up at 6:00, before Kisho, in our fancy, old inn. I wrote the last blog entry then went out for a look at the town. Despite a heavily used main road and narrow sidewalks, it has a lot of toney shops and restaurants including a Japanese restaurant I'd like to come back to. I got back at 7:00. I wasn't expecting him to be up, but there he was all dressed and ready for breakfast. The inn had a self serve breakfast, but no Fruit Loops, powdered eggs, or u-bake waffles here. They had local yogurt with homemade granola and fresh scones. Yum! No roughing it this morning.  (Breakfast) We were ready to ride at 8:15. Kisho would ride to Poughkeepsie and assess his situation. He could take an MTA train straight into New York or continue with me. I worked out a plan to do the ride in three days instead of two. ...
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Omaha to NYC Day 39

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Static map: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/416576245?privacy_code=FYjC1mVW9ebxMUxmWvfR8doDd2mxDese Animated map: https://www.relive.com/view/vwq1KrMoYBO It's nice to begin the day in a familiar place. I woke up shortly after Sarah. Heading the sound of someone getting ready for work reminded me that I'll be back at work soon. I've been proud to explain what I do when it comes up and will be happy to return.  Sarah was kind enough to make waffles and bacon. We chatted over breakfast and coffee. Soon she was out the door to her preschoolers. I petted her dog Bello when he wasn't going outside to chase away deer from Sarah's rural home. When Kisho woke her got two waffles for a young, growing young man. While he packed, I cleaned up. We said goodbye to Sharon, Sarah’s mom who lives downstairs. We were out the door shortly after 8:00.  (Bello half on and half off the couch, waiting for me to get out of HIS spot) The skies were gray and the weather...
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Omaha to NYC Day 38

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Static map: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/416306547?privacy_code=nTfL13LFNhh5j6SJawrT3QWKhmcr0tvy Animated map: https://www.relive.com/view/vdvm7Xk9kN6 Today combined mellow and extreme. The ride today was only 30 miles, but the chance of rain was 90%. Kisho is retiring to New York City with me. It was going to be comforting to have anyone to distract from The Wet. Also helping was a lighter load. I had less gear because we'll be staying indoors each of the three nights. This night we'd be staying with Jesse's former wife, Sarah, who kindly offered to put us up. We had a slow morning of pastries at the new(-ish) bakery right in Kisho and Abby’s building. I would have a hard time if I had a basket literally downstairs. I had a ham and cheese croissant and an apple pie Danish because my metabolism can now do that. After baked goods we hung out with Zoey while Abby started her work week. The rain held off in the morning so we decided to wait until it began at 11:00...
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Omaha to NYC Day 36: Short ride to Albany

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Static map: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/415804309?privacy_code=F76s1Z5Gp9IeCxDNxrQb34AVYkYHNFhM Animated map: https://www.relive.com/view/vDqgAK8prGO After a night of sound quiet sleep punctuated by careful trips down the ladder for bio breaks, I finally woke to gray skies. It wasn't a day to hurry. I didn't hurry. I lingered in bed. The Nor’easter pounding the coast wasn't hitting the Albany area hard. I might get a few sprinkles, but that was it. I only had 30 miles to do. I could time the ride to avoid the worst rain.  (The view before rising) I made breakfast on the little porch, had some coffee, and wrote a blog entry. I didn't hit the road until 9:30. A lazy morning for me on the road. I passed the Welcome TJ sign Dan had set out the day before, but missed the house Kurt Vonnegut had lived in that was on the same street. I looked but didn't see the red house that was described to me. I also missed, via ignorance, the Vonnegut house in...
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