Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Boston


Boston Baby


Atlantic Ocean dip

Let's Celebrate

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

We Did It!!


Hellooo Boston.. It's official, the journey is complete.

Destination Day 15: Oneida, NY (on the banks of the Erie Canal)

Eating dinner with a majestic view of the Wal-mart parking lot. Americana at its finest. And, Hobo life on the trail, packin' up



Josh made friends with an Erie Canal snake, crankie.
Destination Day 16: Cooperstown, NY (Cooperstown High School and Baseball Hall of Fame)

Our typical riding formation We ride for Freedom


Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, NY (God Bless America)
Destination Day 17: Schenectady, NY (Frosty Acres Campground)

Our friendly campground neighbors, The Linds, invited us to breakfast after a dreary night biking until 1am.
Destination Day 18: Petersburg, NY (guests of the Share family)

Outside the home of the Share family. He found us on the mountain like lost puppies and took us in for much appreciated showers and beer. Thank you Kathy, Ike, Hunter, and I-Z.

Crossing into Mass. Home of overgrown weeds and those Boston drivers who love to share the road. Nonetheless, some of the most beautiful sights along the way.

Destination Day 19: Shelburne Falls, MA (guests of Al Ladd and Marilyn Beal: http://www.alladd.com/)

We made it! Atop Florida Mountain The ride downhill is always more fun

Destination Day 20: Barre, MA ( Carter and Stevens Farm)


The view from our last campsite Partying at the farm


The trip toughened us all up.. you wanna mess with us?

Final Tallies:
Miles: 1,100 +
States: 5
Canadian Provinces: 1
Days: 21
Nights: 20
Average miles per day: 60-70
Flat Tires: 1
Broken Spokes: 1
Confirmed road kills: 1
How we spent our nights:
Campgrounds: 7
Hobo Camping (Schools, Parks, etc): 5
With random families who graciously harbored us for the night: 4
With people from warmshowers.org: 1
With friends/families we knew before the trip: 2
Hotel: 1
Staple Foods:
Instant Mash potatoes
Beef jerky
PBJ sandwiches
Granola Bars