Yesterday I left home late for work. I don't like that feeling. I didn't push myself to ride really hard because it wouldn't have made much difference. I managed to get there in time because I skipped a step upon arrival. I usually go to my office, put my coat and things down, and grab my needed things for the classroom. Instead, I just brought everything to the classroom and started there. Phew!

On the way home, I tried an alternative route home. After getting off the Brooklyn Bridge (which crosses the East River), crossing over to the Hudson River involves going through very heavy traffic made worse by construction. My alternate route took me down Broadway, passing Trinity Church to the very end of Broadway. Trinity Church, at the corner of Broadway and Wall St is very historic, founded in 1697, site of Alexander Hamilton's grave and others, also a gathering place for the nation's first leaders. I've always loved the sense of history in downtown Manhattan, and yet everyone is just going about their business as if it doesn't matter. After reaching the "bottom" of the island, I moved through Battery Park and connected to the beginning of the Hudson River Greenway which is also the beginning of the Empire State Trail. People travel from many places to ride these trails.

Well that route was interesting but it was also very trafficky, and other than the historical significance, did not save any trouble at all. I think there are really no good ways to get through the sticky part of town in the afternoon.

Here is my GPS track for anyone interested.