I headed north on Tollway 87 out of Woodstock. I believe I was hoping to get to Glenns Falls and was going to decide then whether to cross into Vermont or continue northward on Tollway 87.
But I didn't see the exit south of Albany, and ended up lost in the Schenectady area. After taking time out to look at the map, it seemed that if I were ever going to visit Howe Caverns, this would be the time to do it. So I took the tour. Had I decided this earlier in the day, like when I was in the Woodstock cafe, my day would have probably been wonderful, but I was thinking about doing the cave later in the week, or on the way back down. I eventually found a very nice Italian food cafe next to a parachute landing, so I got to eat a dish I have never had before, and watch the parachuters. That was the town of Duanesburg. I then took off back in the direction of Glenns Falls, hoping to cut across some country back roads. But I got lost in Rotterdam and again in Schenectady. I am in a tiny country town called Ballston Spa a few miles southwest of Saratoga Springs. The reality of my situation is that it would be an ill-fated mission to continue northeast to the convention, eventhough I am less than 3 1/2 hours a way. My only potential Craiglist rider to help me get home, wants to leave Vermont on Monday, and is only going to Virginia. Since my phones are not working and that may be my only hope of getting home. My cell phone service, Boostmobile.com, does not seem to have service in this area?? On the subject of Howe's Cavern's, the cave itself is impressive and would have been a great cave to go caving in back in the day before it was commercialized. It has large stream passage, with some nice flowstone, and one interesting passage like a twisting slot canyon. Tonight I plan to walk around the downtown area of Saratoga Springs and maybe Glenns Falls, too. I will sleep in my mini-van somewhere around there, hopefully at a cheap roadside campground. If I continue on northeastward on Monday, then I should cross into Vermont in the morning around the town of Fairhaven. At this time, I can't confirm that I will continue north up thru Orwell to Burlington on Route 22A. Instead, I would explore southwestern Vermont, and then turn around and head back towards Virginia. Obviously, that is not the most rewarding option. Maybe after a good night's rest, I will come up with a better plan. It has been a long day, and I am too tired to drive much farther north. To be continued. David Locklear --------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our website: http://texascavers.com To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected]
