GREEN, WHITE AND COASTAL DELIGHT

Can't beat the views

Spectacular!

Another great morning in Burlington and after breakfast, it was time to go again. Originally, we had planned on staying off of the interstate but another biker told us the route out of Burlington was full of construction so our first 40 miles were fast. Now I have been all around eastern and southern Vermont and Southern New Hampshire but not through the center of these states where the highest peaks are so today promised to be a treat.

Ride down the mountain for a second with me...............

Mt. Washington Resort

White Mountains

We got off in Montpelier and started up into the Green Mountains. These mountains are a lot like the Eastern Adirondacks with a number of small towns along the way. One suprise was that the top of one peak was completly fogged in but as we decended it cleared again to beautiful blue cloudless skies. Our descent was quick and we were suprised to find ouselves crossing into New Hampshire already. After a quick stop for gas and coffee, we headed into the White Mountains. What a treat they are! It was interesting to find that these peaks are much more severe than either the mountains of New York or Vermont. In fact, they reminded me a lot of the Rockies. We passed by Mount Washington and through the White Mountain National Forest before dropping down and heading south and east towards the Miane coast and our destination, Freeport, Maine. Riding through the mountains is such fun. It's mile after mile of narrow roads with a lot of tight turns that challenge our riding skills but leave us tired but thrilled for the experience.

White Mountain Peaks

I often talk about the unique sensory experience that is riding on a Harley for these trips. That was really evident today as we left the mountains, passed by some beautiful lakes and not only saw their beauty but also took in the wonerful fresh water smell that was on the wind. A few miles later and miles away from the coast, we started to take in the distinctive sea smell of the ocean.

Big boot at L.L. Bean

After travelling another 200+ miles today, we arrived at our hotel around 4 and headed out to check out the stores in Freeport. Main Street here is full of outlet stores but the center of attraction are the L.L. Bean stores. There are at least 3 or 4 seperate stores that offer everything the they sell and it is quite impressive especially if you are a fan like I am. A couple of pair of pants and a pair of shoes later it was back to the Hotel and cleaning up for a dinner of fresh lobster.

Guess what's for dinner?

We ate at a place called The Muddy Rudder and the food was really, realy good! Tonight's preparations for tomorrow have to include provisions for the rain that is predicted for the morning, but let's hope we avoid that.



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