Me almost crossing the Delaware. Just a little fun testing the waters some years back while doing some travel to the eastern US. (I did actually cross on a bridge a short distance away) I walked right on in to Delaware.
Wasington’s crossing— It is quite an eventful spot. What Washington did here changed the course of the Revolutionary war… and American history. In one of the most difficult points in the progression of the army structurally and strategically, he determined to do the least likely of things— and that is what made it so effective: He went on the offensive.
Sun Tzu and others had observed its effectiveness in principle. Sometimes you will find you need to do the same to get the “brass ring”— aim sharper, reach harder — make that peak or get the needed route connection or that planning session done. Today’s lesson in history and travel.
Portraits of a Traveler 