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I feel some real excitement about going now. I've picked out some great-looking B&B's (like the one in this photo) and talked to many of the innkeepers while making arrangements. They were all very nice and helpful with biking information; they survive in large measure because of the trail.
I figured out how I am getting to Pittsburgh...my friend in DC, where I will leave my car at the beginning of the trip, generously offered to drive me to PGH! This means the bike goes with me, no assembly in PGH required. No shipping, no Amtrak or Greyhound long rides... a much softer launch onto the trail, don't you think? I'm sure I will be a bit nervous and I think it's going to feel like being dropped off at college for the first time... so much unknown, but great adventure ahead. I don't think I'll cry this time, but you never know.... :)