After breakfast at the Unicorn, Chris, Ron and I went for a walk in downtown Watertown, NY. This photo is of the bridge over the Black River.
The Black River from the bridge. White water rafting is available locally but the Fort Drum soldiers are not allowed to participate because of the danger.
Ron and Chris walking through an old railroad underpass to reach the Black River walkway.
View of the Black River toward the Watertown bridge.
View of the Black River rapids toward the dam.
At the end of the day Chris guided us to a restaurant frequented by base soldiers, the Texas Roadhouse. It was a steak house that allowed you to select your steak from a showcase. Ron picked out a filet mignon. When served by our friendly waitress Ron declared it "the best filet I ever had", a testament to their excellence. We then returned Chris to Fort Drum and left him with best wishes for his service in Iraq: his unit scheduled to leave the next day.
Original: May 20, 2007.