Made it just across the border into Pennsylvania. All day was following the same road (NY5/PA5) as it went along Lake Erie. There were a few small places (Silver Creek, Dunkirk, Westfield) but I was more surprised at how little businesses were along the shore. Instead it was a mix of shore-side homes, cottages and some wineries. I could occasionally see the lake but there were also sections with forest and no views.

I was on the road early. I expected it to get warm, but it all stayed reasonable again today.

The first sign I saw for Erie Pennsylvania. However judging from informal signs this still has Buffalo Bills fans.

These people hung CDs by the garden. My guess is to ward off some pests. https://buffalo-niagaragardening.com/2015/05/05/use-old-cds-to-keep-deer-rabbits-away-plus-more-tips-on-garden-pests/ I don’t know how well it works.

I had heard of Marmaduke and had to look up Brad Anderson was the author/cartoonist. This town is an example of a place I crossed with no business or town buildings.

Eggs for sale.

Gail Black wrote a personal memoir. I haven’t read it and needed to look things up but apparently the farm is also an important setting.

I passed through grape growing areas in both NY and PA.

Made it to the border. Farewell New York and hello again Pennsylvania.

Not much further and I had my place to stay. A nice motel that has cottages by the lake. That seemed fitting having cycled past similar areas today.

Strava says: 56.48 miles in 6:00:03 for 9.4 miles/hour. 1457 feet climbed and 4019 calories burned. Despite following a coast and not changing altitude, I was surprised at the climbs/drops along the way.

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