Lonely Catskills and Entering Vermont

This morning we woke to a beautiful day, stretched and went running (well, jogging). I'm surprised how sore I have been after riding 6-7 hours. But I don't want to use that as an excuse to not exercise.

Headed out of the Catskills, stopping at Katerskill Falls. After parking, we walked a quarter mile along a busy highway to the Falls, much more dangerous than riding the motorcycle. Not sure it was worth the risk.

The Catskills appear a bit down on their luck. At least half of the roadside restaurants are out of business, the towns are very quiet, and few cars are at the hotels. I wonder what it was like in the 40's, 50's, and 60's. Now it just seems lonely.

Entered Vermont by twisting back roads, riding through small villages at low speeds. Not much traffic. Found a great campground-- Winhall Campground at Bald Mountain Lake. great = cheap ($18), pretty, free hot showers, and a wifi area with outlets.