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.
Great photos and commentary. I envy you guys but, at my age, would want some mechanical assist on those bikes. Today we had 3 or 4 inches of snow, windy with temps in the 20s. No sign of spring yet. I am mentally focusing on improving my golf game in anticipation of the third annual Fed Up Cup. Stay safe and avoid anything "muy malo".
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots you guys - What a great trip and so happy to get some vicarious thrills from your writings and visuals. You really don't want to know how it is here - severe wind chills which make those springy shots of yours look pretty nice. Safe travels! XO
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. I am glad that you are having such a good trip. It sure is nothing like spring here. It is 24 and very windy. They are saying that this March could end up being the coldest on record. Enjoy and be well and safe.
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