Day 05: Caroga Lake, NY to Utica, NY Total Distance: 51 mi Climbing: 2250 ft Elev Gain: -1050ft Route Summary: NY 10 S to NY 29 W to wacky ass dirt farm road NY 5 W Anyway, I've recovered from last night's adventures. Upon reflection, it really wasn't so bad at all. I even had gotten myself psyched up for camping again tonight, but as I got near where I thought a campground should be, I decided I just didn't want to deal. I just wanted a motel. But at least I found a really cheap one, so I don't feel quite as bad. I still haven't managed to get in touch with the person I'm supposed to be staying with tomorrow. This is bad. I've tried three times now, I left a message the first time, but didn't get a hold of her. There are decent odds I'll be camping again tomorrow night. Today was another grey and cold day. And I was fighting a head wind most of the way of today. Eit. I'm not sure how many more grey days I can stand. Fortunatly, the weather is supposed to imporove. I hope that improves my mood. I know that in a month or so when I'm in the desert I'll wish for clouds again, but such is way of things. Blah. I miss people. A lot. What the hell am I doing? I tried calling people, but couldn't get a hold of anyone. But my mood is slowing improving. I suspect I'll get over it. I really need to come up with a good reason for this whole trip. Someone asked me in a McDonands today, and I just said "no good reason." I suppose there is always "to fight entropy" but it just don't scan right. Maybe I'll use it anyway. On the pain front, things are good. Today was the first day I didn't need to eat any ibuprofin. My left knee and right achilles tendon both still hurt, but I think they are getting better. I think soon my body will have gotten used to all the biking.