Day 157: Brunswick
Today was the rainiest rainy day of the tour. It rained most of the night but, fortunately, stopped long enough to get up and pack up the tent in the dry. It them
Today was the rainiest rainy day of the tour. It rained most of the night but, fortunately, stopped long enough to get up and pack up the tent in the dry. It them
Did not wake until after 8am, but felt pretty well refreshed after yesterday's bail out. Oh yes, I most definately made the correct decision yesterday: I had a great day of
Although I past into North Hampshire yesterday, I did not manage to photograph this until this morning: So today's plan was to cycle to Conway, which would require a reasonable amount
By the time I'd visited the Co-op and the bakery (for some pastries and a coffee breakfast) it was a rather delayed start to the day's cycling: 9.40
So the day was all going well until .... First of all let's just say that I enjoyed the morning in Burlington and Tyler treated me to some excellent coffee and a
Eventually, at midday, I managed to drag myself away from David and Mary's; it was not easy as I was enjoying the chat and the food. But, fortunately, it was made
After breakfast in Bristol it was an ascent over the Appalachian Gap where there is a killer sting in the tail of the climb: I nearly ran out of gears! The day was
So I'm pleased to have left New York State, at least for a while. Now when I answer queries as to where my destination is (New York) I will not get
Another day of great cycling on public roads (aren't taxes great!) Dodging the rain! Enjoying the scenery: Until I arrived at Yogi Bear's Yellowstone Park, which is cyclist friendly:
Today's main events: 1. Chased by a dog 2. Chased by another dog (a bloody great dane) well, kind of, he mainly bounded alongside the road. 3. An old lady said
I awoke this morning and it was still raining, so rolled over and went back to sleep. However, there appeared to be a break in the rain at about 8am. So I hastily
I left Macedon this morning with not a cloud in the sky, by 3.30pm it was persisting down with rain! I took shelter in Fair Haven's Irish Pub and Restaurant
Another relaxing day, mostly spent in Rochester. After a slow start, I visited Mike's favourite coffee shop (Java's on Gibbs St) to update my blog, which turns out to
So the Eastman (of Kodak film and camaras) photographic museum was somewhat disappointing. Although they proudly profess to have in excess of 450,000 objects, almost non were on display to the public.
So Niagra Falls was interesting. In particular I think it would make for a great photographic project on natural phenomenon, tourism, tourists and the making of money. Last night I shared my motel
Today I had an hour to while away before the bicycle shop opened and was informed that the only coffee shop nearby was Tim Hortons, which is a Canadian franchise. Oh boy, it
Another, easy 80 ish mile ride along the north coast of Lake Erie. This leaves only about 25 - 30 miles of cycling to get to Niagra Falls. Tonight's campground is
So last night Carol (whom I first met in Montana on the ACA Northern Tier Route), walked into the restaurant I was eating in. She is stayed at the warm showers hosts I
Last night the fee for camping at what I thought was going to be either free, or close to free, actually costs $37.50, which I baulked at. I did ask if there
After yesterday's travails I was looking for any easy and relaxing day and ride, which I managed until approximately 6.15pm. At this time I was blissfully cycling the last section
Health warning: this is a long post! What a day! On the road at 7.40am ish, with the aim of catching the ferry to Peelee Island, Lake Erie, Canada, some 70 miles
Just another day at the office! 90 miles of cycling, blue skies all day, a tail wind, sone ice cream, a smoothy, scenery, photographs, people, quiet roads and more ice cream. I passed
Yesterday, whilst in Denver, Indiana, in the local cafe, the TV was on and I was informed that it was snowing in Wyoming and Montana! Meanwhile, here in Indiana, today's weather
Here are numerous reasons why they don't make them like this anymore: The pavement had already ended: And it was rough: It's a goat's life: Later, after