Walking on sunshine

In 1886 construction began for the railway bridge spanning the Hudson between Poughkeepsie and Highland. The first train crossed December … More

Views and dunks in the Shawangunks

The day after arriving in Poughkeepsie my host and I went for a hike and a swim in the Shawangunks. … More

On leaving Erie (an hour and a half late) I travelled through the wine growing region of Pennsylvania. No, I … More

After all the walking and adventure in the State Park I walked around a little in downtown Erie and took … More

On entering Presque Isle State Park I knew I would need to walk back the way I had come. Walking … More

Having arrived in Erie, PA at midday rather than first thing in the morning, I ditched my plans for the … More

This is slightly out of order and not on a usual day of the week for a post on this … More

The name of the train I am travelling on from Chicago to New York is the Lake Shore Limited. It … More

I had expected to board the train in Indiana at around midnight from Elkhart station (previously frequented by Mrs & … More

The main reason I chose to stop in Elkhart, IN is the National New York Central Railroad Museum. It is … More