Thirty-eight years ago as we began our married life, we cycled out of Strafford, Vermont and began a year-long bicycling adventure traveling around the world. (The photo is from Nepal.) Then came another wonderful adventure -- children and careers. With children on their own and our careers behind us, we entered the next chapter, again with a bicycle adventure. That one was more modest, train trips across the country and five weeks on bikes from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR; but it greeted us with we good riding, great sights, and interesting people.

After two bicycle trips on the west coast, we tried something different. With an old dog along for the ride and a camper in the bed of the pickup, we set off for the desert southwest exploring national parks, enjoying daily cycling, and even playing a little golf.

In Spring, 2017, we decided on an international adventure. We landed in Lisbon, Portugal and rode a loop through Portugal and Spain and back to Lisbon. Once again, seeing the sights, meeting people, and pedaling 1600 miles were wonderful!

In March 2018 we left Maine after a big snow storm and headed to North Carolina for some warmth - we didn't find it. We went further south to SC - still didn't find it! But we did discover new places to cycle and explore!

It is now August 2023, kids are married with families of their own (five wonderful grandchildren) and we are off on another adventure! Our first stop will be Lily Bay State Park on August 13, then head north and west, across Canada and into Alaska driving and camping with bikes and a canoe. Here is the family, though missing Miles' wife, Baily.

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Back in the Saddle, Part II

After celebrating a 24th bday with Leti in spectacularly beautiful T2R8 (?), Maine, 

and a 26th bday with Miles in ever-vibrant Boston, 

we spent the night with Sarah and Ben in Dedham, took the T back into Boston, 

boarded the train at So. Station for the first leg of our rail journey.  


We will travel through the night on the Lakeshore Limited, arrive in Chicago tomorrow, and change to the Zepher for the journey on to San Fransisco.  Interesting factoid: If you care about your carbon footprint, traveling Boston to San Fransisco by plane is the rough equivalent of every passenger on the plane driving cross country solo in a Hummer!  Estimates vary, but by all accounts rail travel is far more efficient, maybe up to 10 times more!  Plus, it is so much fun and more interesting and comfortable.  So, if you have the time. . .
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5 comments:

  1. Melissa RafteryMarch 3, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    So glad you are embarking on another bike journey! Great photos.

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  2. Walt EMarch 4, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    Although Marie and I are basking in 80 degree weather in FL, we do envy you on your biking adventure. Have a great time and be safe.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 5, 2014 at 8:40 AM

    Regarding the carbon footprint, are you sure? Check out this link( http://www.pinterest/pin/444941638157342775/ ). ��

    Have a wonderful time.

    Dick

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  4. AnonymousMarch 5, 2014 at 9:01 AM

    http://trainweb.org/oldtimetrains/photos/cnr_steam2/5299.jpg

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  5. UnknownMarch 6, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    A bright and sunny, but very cold day in Strafford, VT.
    Anxiously awaiting you first biking pictures.
    Enjoy!

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