York to Poland ME

Atlantic Ocean

in Portland I dipped my tires in the Atalantic to complete the coast-to-coast journey, then pedalled home ... what a ride ... the trip is over, but the experience will be with me always ... thank you to all who followed and supported me ... thank you to the Universe, that I had this opportunity ...

Leominster to York ME

 Welcome to NH

 Exeter

 Portsmouth

Maine !!

another 3-state day today ... spent a pleasant midday lunch break in Exeter ... crossing the Portsmouth-Kittery bridge was exhilarating ... the cool fresh sea breeze in my face ... home on the other side ... looking forward to a leisurely ride up the coast on Route 1 ...

Northampton to Leominster MA

 bike path

 reflection

Templeton General Store

enjoying the sunshine and cool temperatures ...

Lenox to Northampton MA

 Appalachian Trail

 Kent, WA to CT

Smith College

highlight of the day was getting on the Appalachian Trail where it crosses Rt 20 ... great memories ... remember it like it was yesterday ... talked briefly with a thru-hiker that passed through ... 

Pittsfield to Lenox MA

Lenox

celebrating Kathryn's birthday today ...

Slingerlands to Pittsfield MA

 Entering MA

Shaker Village, Hancock MA

walked the first few miles of my route this morning with Kathryn ... can't believe I am in MA ... actually starting to feel that I am getting closer to home ...

Sharon Springs to Slingerlands NY

farm

managed to capture one image this morning before it started to pour for the remainder of the ride ... I never get tired of taking pictures of these small farms ... in many ways they all appear the same ... but in many ways each is unique and special ...

Cazenovia to Sharon Springs NY

roadside snacks

American Hotel

fresh produce and homemade ice cream for snacks ... mmm mmm ... staying at the American Hotel tonight ... built in 1847 and lovingly restored ...

Geneva to Cazenovia NY

 Seneca Lake at dawn

 winery

Skaneateles Lake

the hills today were tougher than anything so far ... an idyllic day to pedal through the picture-book towns on the shores of the finger lakes ... vacation spirit in the air ... people out enjoying themselves ... NY has the best roadside produce ... midday break included cheese curd and apple cider from a local orchard ...

Warsaw to Geneva NY

 dairy farm

Seneca Lake

the landscape is soothing ... rolling terrain ... corn, soybean, dairy farms on a moderate scale ... forests,  lakes ... small businesses on the main roads ... the varied background is engaging ...