Well, today was a "reach down deep" day. For the first 20 miles I kept checking my tires for a flat and the break pads for possible rubbing but finally decided it was not the bike , it was me. Had no energy today. We left the coast and went inland to skirt urban Portland. Beautiful cool, sunny weather but hills, no shoulders, Sunday traffic and rough roads - it was a long day. However the day was redeemed with a lobster roll in Freeport ( Maine Diner lobster roll still rules) and a rest day tomorrow ( our last) at the beautiful Harraseeket Inn in downtown Freeport. Perhaps some L.L. bean shopping tomorrow?
Many barns attached to houses in rural Maine but
not here
My favorite part of the ride...
Lupines growing wild along the road and in the fields
Late lunch after a long day
Q with the restorative watermelon
cucumber martini- who needs
Gatorade or chocolate milk?
Hope you had one of those watermelon cucumber martinis, too! You all deserve one.
ReplyDeleteWhat they just had to throw in one more difficult day? But you did it! Have fun shopping at LL bean. Buy some clothes for your next bike trip!
ReplyDeleteKnow you're happy to be in the land of lobster rolls. More of those and a day of rest should make the rest of the trip smooth...
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