DAY 2 - GAP TRAIL - PLEASANTRIES OF THE TRAIL

Woke to the rumble of trains passing by across the river from the Round Bottom Campsite. Good thing I really like trains because they rumbled by all night long. And it sounded like they were passing right next to the tent! Laura pretty much slept through it all. We started the day with coffee by the river. Following a breakfast of oatmeal we were packed and back on the trail

Coffee with a view.

We made a few stops along the way and took a break in Connellsville, PA for some much deserved frozen yogurt. Laura ended up crossing the street to the local bike shop and purchased a handlebar bag to store her phone and camera. It works out much better than the previous bag she was using.

Checking messages in Dawson, PA.

Enjoying some frozen yogurt.

Lunch stop was in Ohiopyle. A nice little community full of activity with bikers and people kayaking the river. Met a couple from Texas and had a delightful chat about their travels. One of the great perks of being on the bike, the people you meet.

Lunch in Ohiopyle, PA.

Inside Pickerington Tunnel.

Met a nice couple while taking a break on this bridge.

Ended the day in Lockwood, PA., at Husky Haven campground. Our first sight was the bath house, oh, did that feel awesome. Amazing how a shower can improve one's view of the world. The day ended on a high!

Bath house at Husky Haven Campground.

Enjoying dinner at the campsite.

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DAY 1 - GAP TRAIL - WET AND WETTER

Laura's parents, Pam and Don, were kind enough to give us a lift to Pittsburgh.

At the hotel with Pam and Don. Ready to go.

The day started with rain, so we decided to wait it out for a little while at the hotel. The radar looked as though it would clear up. Eventually we decided to head out to get to the start of the GAP Trail in Pittsburgh. Before we even made it a mile, it started to rain. We took shelter at a church.

Taking shelter from the rain at St. Margaret. One mile completed.

We finally got on our way and made it to the start of the GAP Trail at Point State Park in Pittsburgh. More rain.

Point State Park. Start of GAP Trail. Pittsburgh, PA.

We were on our way, and we got wet! But, we were having a great time.

Crossing into Pittsburgh.

Drowned rats! Still having fun.

Lunch at McKeesport.

Taking a break in West Newton.

Lucky to get a lean-to at Round Bottom Campsite. Yes, it rained that night.

Along the Tough River at Round Bottom.

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FIRST OVERNIGHT ON THE NEW BIKE - EXCURSION TO DOVER, MA