Saving me from the hills in getting back to trail Peter gave me lift. 8:38 I was rolling north. Only one diversion but the ride was up and down three degrees and no cars other than the intersections. Upon reaching Poughkeepsie the hassle of finding a place for the night began. Memorial day up here is a big deal which means no vacancies anywhere. Throughout dinner at a nice restaurant I was totally preoccupied with finding a place. No such luck, no campsites, no warmshowers, no airbnbs within striking distance. After dinner I rode across this huge walking bridge spanning the Hudson River, very impressive along the spectacular views. On the other side, I checked out a few Indian owned low budget motels and even they were booked. Out of desperation I went to the Highland police and fire station and pleaded my case. The fire station was volunteer manned and closed. The police solved the dilemma. A few blocks away was a local park where I could find a secluded spot to set up camp. The police would notify those on duty that I was there. No shower other than a brief rinse off but at least I had a place to crash. Another unpleasant surprise awaited me. Upon setting up camp, I realized I had forgot to pack my sleeping bag. Are you kidding me?!!! Smooth move Shakespeare!! With all the planning and I forget such an important item. At least I never unpacked my sleeping bag liner so with my goose down jacket, pants and several items for warmth I should make it through the night in reasonable comfort. Final the frost on the cake was my new apple phone cord does not fit into my battery. Apple is always changing its charging plugs to screw with the public, forcing us all to buy new cables. A real gotcha! So today’s ride was uneventful with many nice vistas but now must gopher for a new charging cable and maybe a new sleeping bag. Ever ride has its challenges:
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