Day 52 – Sunday, June 27 – Cycling with Kevin & Suzi

58.9 miles, 15.4 mph, Odometer: 3452 – Old Forge, NY to Newcomb, NY

KEVIN – More rollers and my first flat (less than a mile from camp.) Helpful wind. Andy, Maureen and Suzi went for a hike. Tomorrow Vermont.

SUZI – The Newcomb Cafe and Campground is under new ownership and management by one extended family. The cafe has a good reputation. We pulled in and immediately walked from camp to the cafe for lunch before Kevin arrived. Our campsite was beside a pond with a center fountain and lily pads. It made for a pleasant dinner and campfire in the evening.

Our 10-mile hike on a gravel road took us through the farm and lodge of Camp Santanoni. This property was developed in the late 19th century by Robert and Anna Pruyn, combining his dream of a gentleman’s estate with her wish for a wilderness retreat. The state of the art farm provided meat, dairy, produce and spring water for the guest lodge. Many buildings and artifacts remain. We walked through the stone Creamery and other buildings. Our hike ended at the lodge and lake.