A Joyous Journey

When I started my Stamford to Secaucus Journey (STS) I knew I would find the walking journey interesting. However, the journey has been so joyous. There was so much to experience and take in what a delight it was.

The walk followed the Boston Post Road when possible. There were times when the Boston Post Road shared I-95 and the is no way to walk that road safely or legally

Greenwich was a surprise. I have walked there many times, yet I still discovered new things There is a plaque saying this site was a rock quarry and the stones were used in building the Brooklyn Bridge. Walking past the Mianus River and dam is always interesting

Route One in Rye was tree lined and lovely houses and quiet for a main road. The High School is like a college campus. One surprise was Long Island Sound. I was usually just a mile or two from it, but I rarely spotted it except in Mamaroneck.

New York City and New Jersey were pure delights. I walked thru the Bronx. The part I started out was all industry. Warehouses, car-repair shops, and recycling buildings. Slowly there were more dwellings and stores. I had lunch at White

Castle. They offer the square hamburger. It was delicious. Approaching the Cross Bronx expressway brought me back to familiar territory. I followed the road until the East River. There was no sidewalk to cross the river on Rt 95. Instead, there was the High Bridge. This bridge was built in the 1830’s to bring water into the growing city.

The second day of traveling ended at the George Washington Bridge. I took the famous A train down to 42^nd street to catch the train home.