IBTS14 9/17 Charlemont, Ma to Wilmington, Vt

 

Yesterday I neglected to tell you we were staying on a farm

  What’s the old saying? “Make hay while the sun shines”?  Well here that hay is made and shrink wrapped; which is good because the sun isn’t shining.

 Today we rode from Charlemont, Ma to Wilmington, Vt..

The route was mostly on remote roads without traffic.  There were very small towns along the way but Craig and I couldn’t figure out why anyone lived there. “How far would you have to drive to get a loaf of bread?” 

The vegetation was primarily forests; we were aware that we were riding next to a river or lake. The scenery was wonderful and the roads mostly smooth; what more could you want? A cup of coffee, that’s what.  We rode 28 miles – up and down and back up some more – is search of a cup of coffee.  Finally, at mile 28.3 we had to settle for a wine tasting.

The Old Red Mill Inn is pretty basic.  It will be interesting to see if Brenda and I can spend a night together on such a small bed.  If you see a blog tomorrow, we survived the night!  Otherwise, my memorial service will be announced in a later blog. Stay tuned.

TOAY;S ROUTE