July 27, 2023

Now I know this excerpt from Juliet’s famous soliloquy is her lament about why Romeo has to be a Montague, the sworn enemy of her family – the Capulets – And of course the “Oh Captain, My Captain” is Whitman’s famous poem mourning the loss of President Lincoln. I just couldn’t resist…

Here’s why each reference works. In his first attempt to cross the border North of Niagara, on Adventure Cycling Map’s designated bicycle route, Rob followed instructions to report to the Toll Captain.

Only there was no Toll Captain to be found – just a worker who also appeared perplexed as to why there was a need for a Toll Captain – he then suggested that Rob should just go over “there”and ride up the sidewalk.

Only to find that there was no sidewalk and the next construction worker told him to go into the traffic lanes – which now is close to two hundred cars long [no joke].

Knowing he is now on his own and determined to cross as quickly and as safely as possible – Rob wove his way along and then through the line of cars.

Finally coming to a lane head and knocking on a passenger car window to ask to cut in line, so he could safely approach the toll booth.

Thank you kind motorist!

Now onto the Erie Canal Trail.

Keeping the rubber side down, Julie and Rob