I took the long route to work today for the second time. It's more scenic and pleasant, but it includes climbing some very steep hills and also carrying my bike up some long stairs. It's quite a workout. Before I got to the hills, I thought, oh, this won't be so bad. But man, those hills are hard!

There are some really fit people jogging and cycling and doing other things on my route.



A view of the river with the marina up ahead and the George Washington Bridge in the distant background.



Inwood Hill Park which is a nearly untouched forest in Manhattan! This is where the steep hills are.