I don't know if I will ever be able to do another major road trip like I did in 2012, but I definitely plan on doing more trips. This blog is a record of those trips as they happen.

Saturday, August 22, 2015

A Nice Place to Visit

I started off with overcast clouds and mist.  This turned into a steady drizzle for about two hours.  Nothing terrible, but it is annoying.  Shortly after, I started to ride thru some scattered sunshine.  It is amazing how quickly my attitude changes when I get sunshine on a cloudy day (I suddenly have a temptation to write a song).  Here is what I don't get when you cross back into the U.S.  couldn't the officials smile, welcome you back, and not treat you like a criminal once they have checked your paperwork?  Anyway, I crossed back into Maine and immediately gained an hour.  The route I picked across Maine was really pleasant and it had turned into a great day.  I continued across New Hampshire and into Vermont.  So I've traveled thru three states today, and I,m only 5 miles away from the Canadian border.  Tomorrow I plan on heading into New York and do some touring in the Adirondack Mountains.

Present Location:  Newport, Vermont
Today's mileage:  407
Total: 

Today's photo's:   An old train station in Canada that I thought looked interesting
A stack of logs at a lumber mill.  This photo doesn't really show how amazing this thing looked.  I don't know how or why they stack them like this.  This thing was huge.
some roadside scenery in New Hampshire

Canadian Observation:  I enjoyed my time there, but don't think I could put up with the winters they endure.  And no matter what, it is always nice to get back in the U.S. where I know the little things, like the money dominations, speed limits (I caught myself going way below the speed limit a couple of times because I would see the sign, think kilometers and immediately start to slow down.). So Canada is over, but not my trip.

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