Today’s Miles: 0
Total: 2,002
It was a night of not thinking about getting up and riding. We have had them before, but we always knew
that the next day we would be back in the saddle. Dave made us a nice breakfast this morning of
pancakes and eggs and then the day of getting ready to go home began.
We spent the morning taking apart bicycles and putting
them in boxes. The boxes that Dave
picked up were just a little small, so we had to take the bike apart a bit more
that anticipated. It all fit in the end
and now just hope they arrive home with do dents or damage. We all used bikeflights for the return shipping
and UPS should be there today (Friday) to pick them up.
I should mention why we stopped riding in Standish and
not ride to the coast in Maine. First of
all, we were all tired of riding, second, the weather hasn’t been great and
lastly and most importantly, we have already ridden it. Back in 2011, when we were riding the Atlantic
Coast trip, we started in Bar Harbor, Maine, which is right on the
Atlantic. We ended up riding from there right
past the school in which Kathy taught.
To connect the two points, we rode that same road again connecting us to
the Atlantic.
After packing, we took a ride with Kathy & Dave to
Portland, Maine and also Kennebunkport, ME. We saw a few sights and many nice
homes. We ended the day having dinner in
Kennebunkport. I had to have a lobster
while in Maine. I think it was the first
real lobster that I’ve ever eaten and was happy that Kathy was there to
instruct me on how to proceed. It was
good and I had a bowl of clam chowder and fries to accompany it.
This morning (4th) we just got up, had some
breakfast and Dave took us all to the airport in Portland. I am flying home and Tim and Nancy are
renting a car and going to Boston to visit family before returning.
It has been a wonderful experience. I can’t say that I haven’t been homesick, aggravated,
hot & sweaty, and tired. But, I am
so happy I came. I have met some
wonderful people along the way, seen some beautiful country and enjoyed being
with some great friends. Tim & Nancy
are wonderful traveling companions and I feel so grateful and fortunate to know
them. My sweetheart Carey is so supportive
of me doing these trips. I thank her and
love her so much. I have wonderful
family and friends that support me along the way. Thank you.
I am grateful to my Heavenly Father, who has watched over us and kept us
safe and created such a wonderful world. I love Him.
Until next time??
The Atlantic!!
Excited or what?
Final of us three with the boxes. Thanks Tim & Nancy for a great trip.
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