On June 4th, 2008 four friends will set out on, what will no doubt be, an unforgettable journey, traveling from Portland, Maine to Portland, Oregon... by bicycle. What follows are what we refer to as "mile markers", thoughts, stories, pictures and whatever else comes along with a trip like this to mark out our trail as we go. The map below will show the route we will have traveled once we get on the bikes, for now it shows a general overview on what we expect our trip to look like. If anyone knows of any "must-sees" near our route or know of any places we can stay leave us a comment. No promises on a daily update, but hopefully we can update a couple times a week so that those back home can experience the journey along with us. You can also view our updated photo album online. Hope you enjoy the ride!

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Got Some Pics up

Just a quick post to let everyone know we finally got some pictures up in our photo album. There should be some new ones in the Montana album as well as Evie's pics as well as the new Washington album. We've had a rainy, dreary couple of days in Washington - typical weather for this area I guess - and decided to stay in a hotel tonight to dry things out, including ourselves. Should be in Portland by monday, or maybe Tuesday if the weather stays nasty like this and we have more short days. We've all seem to hit lazy mode. This morning after only 10 miles we stopped to grab some granola bars and Bruce voiced what we were all feeling when he said "I don't feel like biking today." Now that we've hit the coast and had a couple of 30 mile days it seems we've all lost motivation. But the end is in sight, and I think once we get a little closer the excitement of reaching our destination will pick our spirits up. Right now the dreary weather has just brought us down a bit it seems. Anyway, hopefully next time you hear from us it'll be from Portland!

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

AMAZING new pictures!!! Can't wait to see you guys REAAAALLLY soon...but don't stop!! You're sooo close! Love you all!
Sonya

Anonymous said...

Bruce, I am very impressed by your beard-growing skills!!
Sari

Anonymous said...

YOU MADE IT!!!!!!!!! We are so proud of you three! Enjoy the city and the rest....we can't wait til the end of next week and we can congratulate you in the flesh!! Love, momE

Anonymous said...

Now that is an accomplishment!!! Evie, I have to say I am impressed. Not only did you have the rigour of the trip but probably had to combat the "naysayers". I am proud of all three of you but Evie probably should get the "Mennonite Anthem" or "The Star Spangled Banner" or something. It will be good to see you all again. Clint