They made it to Portland, Maine yesterday in a nasty driving rain and stayed the night in a motel. Nora parted ways and boarded a train back to New Hampshire. They awoke early this AM. The weather had changed and it was a beautiful cloudless day. They rode the five miles to Higgins beach where they dipped their bikes into the Atlantic. Then, they ate some buffalo jerky that they had purchased from a guy in Oregon.
Oh frabjous day! Callooh Callay!
Back at the motel they packed up their stuff and headed to the UPS store to shell out $200 each to pack and ship their bikes. In another auspicious ceremony, Chuck threw his leaky tent that he has had since 1976 into a dumpster.
Today they completed their transcontinental journey which began on July 15th in Florence, Oregon in three months and two days. During their trip they passed through fifteen states and one other country and covered a distance of 4400 miles (and some change). They met dozens of fabulous, hospitable folks who opened their homes or assisted them on the rode and they made lots of new friends. This adventure required physical stamina, mental discipline and perseverance and was not without it's share of hardships. But for the vast majority of the trip they encountered the most positive aspects of human nature, great weather and ideal rode conditions. We are all very proud of their accomplishment.
SR
2 comments:
Congratulations!
I met you on the train at breakfast and have been jealously following your trek over the past few months. I check in every week or so. I've enjoyed your pics and stories.
Have a safe trip back home. And make sure you get to Colo in time to vote. Obama needs the state. :)
Bravo, Carlos! At thanksgrooving dinner last night our young cousin, Hubert d'Aut. suddenly remembered your meeting on the Erie Canal, told the story and dug your card out of his wallet. It is a small and a "peach of a world too.." This grey, curly, over weight, 60+ brother of your neighbor Elizabeth has the grins looking at your photos, scanning the tale and remembering. I'll return and read more later. For now, my heartiest applause for you and your niece. pax, chuck ott
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