It was cold again this morning which was not a surprise. It was also overcast which also was not a surprise. There was rain in the forecast and I needed to try to stay ahead of it as long as possible.
I got an early start to the day which I felt I needed to do today to try to get as many miles in as I could before it started to rain.
I rode along the coast and by the bays that are around every turn in the road. They are not always in sight, but they are never far away now.
Just outside of Stockton Springs, I stopped for lunch. Today would be LOBSTER day. I needed to have lobster at least once since I was in Maine. I am not really a big lobster person, but I would have regretted it if I did not indulge at least once. I opted for the lobster roll as opposed to the full meal deal with the mallet and bib.
I have to admit I really did enjoy it.
After lunch I rode pretty hard trying to stay ahead of the approaching rain. I was lucky enough to have made it to Ellsworth which was one of the places I had identified as a good place to stop today. Because it actually started raining as I got to the outskirts of town, I decided on a motel room. Better safe (and dry) instead of sorry.
I hope that I am going to sleep well tonight. Tomorrow is an extra exciting day.
Hi Greg- the lobster roll photo made me hungry. loving the commentary and photos. I’ve been watching your route on Google maps on each town you name- I’m guessing that today is your last day on the bike of this journey. I still think you should just start riding south and shoot for Key West instead of going back to Washington and the cold. Stay Safe!!
I just read an article that some Maine restaurants are giving cannabis to the lobster before boiling them. Some are putting it in their holding water tank….just saying Got to love Maine they get it!! Hope your Lobsta meal was enlightening.✌️
I agree with GregC, Key West makes sense. Another tire and a few more weeks should do it. You’ve got time and quite a few followers to entertain. You seem to love it.
Of course, I’m not riding.
As tempting as continuing the trek to Florida is, this ride is over. Like Forest Gump said after running across the country “I’m kinda tired. I think l’ll go home now”. Hopefully there will be new adventures to share in the future ( like maybe a trip to Florida!)