That sounds just grand, really, just to stay in one interesting place and take day rides out exploring the local area. That's one of my grand schemes for Asia somewhere or other. Maybe Nangchen in Qinghai province, China. Or maybe Himachal Pradesh in India? Or???
Right now it is Kingston, NY!
I hope you will be able to get out riding with Dan, Andy! Though it is always tricky, trying to find a mutually agreeable pace! I can hardly keep up with anybody, but I sure wouldn't expect to have any better luck with Dan!