So because we were way in the mountains, the Adirondacks to be exact, we had no cell service and very limited, if any, wifi.
Most of the riding of the last two days has been mostly that, riding. So in the interest of time and continuing our journey, you get two days in one...sounds like a great deal doesn't it!
Day 15 started out with rain gear...it wasn't a heavy rain but a steady one. We have been amazingly fortunate in some ways and unfortunate it others, that we have missed the forecasted rain. We have managed to dodge all the horrific cells but the humidity and heat were what we were left with. This can be very draining day after day. So much so that often times if it "showers" we don't even stop to put on rain gear.
By noon, rain gear was off, and the sky had brightened up. Our ride today took us into Lake Placid. Beautiful resort area and of course home of the Winter Olympics in the 1930's and 1980. Ski jump is still there as are the Olympic training facilities. This area is so busy that even the smallest of motels is charging any where from $300.00 a night and up. Needless to say we found one just outside of Lake Placid in a little place called Upper Jay. We got the last two rooms which they called "vintage". This means that they haven't quite finished renovating at this very quaint motel lodge but the rate reflected that and the rooms were very clean and comfortable despite no A/C. Originally we thought we may not survive the night however it cooled off considerably through the evening/night.
Day 16 started out warm and sunny and stayed that way all day (except for about 20 minutes at the end of the day). We headed out for Essex to catch the ferry across Lake Champlain to Charlotte...destination was route 100 from Warren, VT to Killington VT. Even route 17, which we took to get there, took us through some real twisties up into the Green Mountains.....We had a fabulous day riding and finally got cooled off as we approached our final destination for the day, with a little shower from Mother Nature....sure felt good!
We managed to get a room at the Hollow Inn in Barre which seemed fitting...this being our second to last night on the road, we stayed here on our second night on the road...We called Gabbi and Luigi to pick us up and had another fabulous dinner at Cornerstone.....I think this area of Vermont and New York deserve a car trip...we can do more shopping!
Bangor for our last night is our destination today. Sad to have such a wonderful trip come to an end. We have enjoyed travelling with Terri and Con. This kind of travel is not for everyone so we feel very fortunate to find another couple who enjoy this kind of travel as much as we do....heat, rain, and the great outdoors.
We have seen lots of sites, lots of animals as well....it has been another really great riding trip. So love the adventure of motorcycle travel.
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