Omaha to NYC Day 34 Placerholder

(Ruins of dry docks for canal boats)

Just a quick note to stay I'm safely in Ilion, NY right next door to Herkimer for you Phinney Ridge coffee people. It was a long, beautiful, and uneventful day. 

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  1. charles lawrenceSeptember 25, 2026 at 3:25 PM

    the types of photos I love ... happy trails TJ

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