back to the States and our first stop-Ft. Niagara in New York. It was in the low 60's and overcast, not like yesterday's sunny skies and shirt sleeve weather. The fort was the site of many bloody battles as it went from French control to British, to American, British, and finally American.
There were so many trees for about 200 miles, that we couldn't see a whole lot, but it was interesting to see all the types and to see a little changing color of the leaves, and even some that had fallen. Highlights of what we saw during the drive:
Erie Canal cruise boats
Some large, very pretty green valleys
Toll booths. Today we paid $1, $3, $12.75.
Like many countries in Europe, New York has rest stops, not areas, about every 35-40 miles, that have a gas station and two fast food restaurants
It is odd that CVS and Walgreens are all over most of America, but we've only seen Rite-Aid in
a few states, like in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, I think, but they are out here
Key Bank, too, like in the Northwest
Planet Fitness sign: no gymidation
Today was just a travel day and tonight was eat, get cash and some items at Wal-Mart, sleep. However, a couple about our age were entering the room next door as we entered ours. They both took showers at 3 a.m., right through the wall from our bed. I didn't fall back asleep.
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