Day 3 Binghamton, NY to Erie, PA

The morning started out brisk at 44 degrees in Binghampton, New York. Many of the participants were questioning the choice of doing the event in an open car. However, everyone knew it would get warmer.

We started early, leaving the hotel at 6:30am and heading to the host hotel. There we picked up our daily instructions and headed West.

The day, like most days was filled with scenic drives. Lush and green, no shortage of water around here! We drove through Watkins Glen and had a photo opportunity at the local water fall.

Watkins Glen may have been a thriving town in it’s hay day, but today like so many American small towns it is struggling.

As we drive through small town USA, we see what once were thriving towns and are now struggling but in some cases having a resurgence. We are reminded constantly how fortunate we are to have the opportunities we have.

Although the towns may not all have the industry they once had, you see what was once there. It reminds you of the industries that made this country great, and the opportunities that made those before us prosper.

We finished our day on the shore of Lake Erie. The boats that fill the marina reminded us of the vessels we see in our harbor. Although the morning was chilly, we lucked out and had a nice evening on State Street in Erie, Pennsylvania.

The city hosted a dinner in their recently renovated movie theater. The theater renovation took the interior back to its Art Deco period.

We continue to be so grateful for our sponsors McCollister’s AutoTransport. Thank you to Dan McCollister and Dan McCollister Jr. we appreciate this opportunity, and love being part of the team.

Thank you to Mustang Country! Jane continues to run perfectly. We appreciate the great race prep!

Thank you as always to friends and family who follow along and support our adventure!