Drove from Albany to Buffalo this morning and then biked 52 miles from Buffalo to Medina. Started out in industrial part in Buffalo along Niagara river. Then went through the town of Tonawanda where the riverfront area is nicely developed for tourism. Had 2 slices of pizza for lunch. They were so big. One would have been enough. Should remember this from tomorrow. Eating a little less for lunch is a good idea. Next town over was Lockport with the famous 100 ft drop in elevation that needed five consecutive locks on the canal to allow boats to pass. Modified canal now operates in the same spot with only 2 locks. We got to see a boat coming up the canal and operate one of the locks. It was amazing to it in action. I was surprised to see how quickly it happened. The last 20 miles were very scenic with the trail going right alongside the canal. The reflection of the surroundings in the canal was so beautiful. Ate dinner at a Mexican place near the hotel in Medina. Good food.