Torrential rains hit this area over the weekend ...most we've seen since we left Jacksonville in June. There were still clouds and storms around as we left for Hyde Park on Monday. We also heard that the Erie Canal was closed due to flooding and debris. We packed our rain gear, delayed our stop at the horse track and headed toward Hyde Park. We figured to take the scenic route and that somewhere outside of Albany we'd find a hotel...wrong!!!! Well, not about the scenic route...through the hills and mountains was delightful...but there were no accommodations to be found until we got to Hyde Park. So traveled just a bunch later into the day...and arrived where we didn't need to be.