While visiting the Santa Croces this past weekend Peggy and I decided to take a Volksmarch year round event. (YRE)  Our starting point was the YMCA in downtown Binghamton, NY.  On our hike we discovered several bridges that connect the roads into downtown Binghamton.  Two rivers merge in the city limits, the Susquehanna River and the Chenango  River.  I guess you call this a "confluence." So to get around in town you have to cross these rivers.

We enjoyed getting this view of Binghamton.  We have visited family here many times, but this was a great way to get more familiar with the city.  At the "confluence," we met a fisherman and watched him bring in a catch.  Further down the line we passed  the Roberson Museum which has a fabulous winter, Chistmas display during the season.

On another block we passed  Christ Episcopal Church, the oldest church in Binghamton. The city has many old, stately homes and commercial buildings.  While walking down State Street we were hailed over to the curb by another out of towner in her car.  She couldn't find a Savings and Loan bank.  Peggy whipped out her trusty phone navigation app and traced it down, only a few blocks ahead of us.  (Our good deed for the day)

We ended our Volksmarch back at the YMCA,  with a much fuller picture of Binghamton, NY, where the confluence of the two rivers occurs.  This term "confluence," where the forces of two rivers swirl and boil, reminds me of Megan's experiences with battling cancer.  It was and is a meeting and mixing, a confluence of many medical contents...medicines, operations, exams, etc.  Megan was working when we took this walk so she could not join us, but I'm sure all these scenes are "old hat" to her anyway.

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The spot where two rivers meet.

The oldest church in Binghamton

Beautiful bridge at the confluence

Roberson Museum

An Oriole fan in NY territory