Day 73 Conway, NH-Naples, ME

Kevin Day 73 Conway, NH to Naples, Maine. 48 miles. Our last state! A fairly uneventful ride, with nice weather. We are riding through the Lakes Region of Maine, and it was hilly, with lots of ups and downs. I didn't take many photos today, I was I lazy. More tomorrow. Tonight's campsite is at the Naples Campground KOA, where the owner Conrad is very friendly and told us all about his self-fabricated smoker/cooker/steamer that can hold 140 1 1/2lb lobsters! Tomorrows ride is to Damariscotta.

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Jo Day 73 (Oct 12): Bright sunny chilly morning at the Eastern Slope Camping Area. Kevin, Alan and John took off for their easy 40 mile ride. In the Pacific Northwest we would say that that they are dressed in bright safety colors: green, yellow, orange, red, etc. However, here in the New England area, they are dressed in camouflage because they blend in well with the fall colors! We told them that they should wear bright fluorescent pink so they can be seen better on the road. It wasn't long until we left New Hampshire and crossed over the Saco River and entered Maine. Janut, Bob and I enjoyed the sunshine and the fall colors. As we drove through Bridgton, Maine, Janut spotted the "Lobster" sign and woke me up (I told her that the first place that we see that has lobster rolls, we're stopping). So Janut turned the van around and parked it at the "Maine Lobster Express". We waited in line for our fresh Maine lobster rolls...OMG...they were yummy tasty...we hope to devour another one tomorrow! Might even have to try a crab roll, too! Bob really liked the lobster, too! Bob wanted more...sorry Bob, you only get the lobster that falls on the ground! We kept seeing Dunkin' Donuts in about every state, so we finally stopped for a donut & cup of coffee...a nice break in the afternoon. We met the guys at the KOA in Naples, Maine. We have a nice sunny campsite close to the showers and laundry. Alan got the folding chairs down, but most of them were a little stinky from getting wet while stored on top of the van. So the folding chairs got a nice "airing out" in the sunshine this afternoon. Vince rode up...just in time for dinner - taco night (he times his arrival quite well, hahaha). We were glad that he made it. Another night of witty conversations and reflections of highlights during the past 73 days. Only three more days left of our 2016 northern tier by bike (and van) adventure. Looking forward to more lobster rolls! Yum! Hmm, I wonder how many I'll eat in the next three days?