We are headed South - Day 3

We are headed to Key West Florida!  We had quite the start.  It rained slightly throughout the night and then about when we were to get up and have breakfast (We eat breakfast at 7:00 and then everyone can take off at their own convenience) it just started pouring.  I had a stream going underneath my tent.  I really don’t know how it stayed dry, but it did.  We waited out the storm for about two hours.  It really turned out to be a beautiful day after that.  It is kind of cool here in Maine.  It feels like fall is coming but no change in the trees yet.

Today’s ride was about 40 miles.  I think the tour leader is trying to break us in slowly.  It was a really nice ride.  The roads we take are mostly side roads that are supposed to be traveled less, But there seems to be plenty of traffic on them.  We are now in a campground just outside of Orland, ME.  The rain and cool weather makes things so green.  The forests are just thick with vegetation.  There are few places that you can look over the horizon and see for miles unless you are looking out to the Atlantic Ocean.  Much different that southern Idaho where you can see pretty much forever.

Just a little about the people I am traveling with.  I think I mentioned in an earlier post about where the riders are from and a little about their ages.  It has been enjoyable to get to know them.  We have plenty of accents going on.  In addition to the Australian, New Zealand and English accents, there is a man here that was born and raised in Mexico, so he has quite an accent as well.  He is such an interesting man.  He was an engineer and then went back to school later in life and earned three masters degrees.  One was in counseling and now he is retired and just travels.  He has been to Europe and all over riding the bike.  He spends each night making a video journal of the day and posts it to the internet.  If I get a chance, I will put a link to it if you are interested.  He does have some great pictures.

I think the group seems to be working real well with each other.  We all seem to chip in and help and everyone seems to be getting along real well.  It is interesting how people are so unique.  I have been enjoying learning a little about their lives and what they have done throughout their life and all.  I have so much to learn about each, but I guess I have plenty of time.

I have a pretty slow connection to the internet tonight, so I will not be able to loan any pictures. It should be better tomorrow.