74.2 miles, 15.7 mph, Odometer: 3679 – Orford, NH to Conway, NH
KEVIN – Andy and I rode the last big climbs of the trip today. We rode through White Mountain National Forest. It is lush and beautiful. We rode in dense forest and would break out with views of the rolling terrain. We rode along the Saco River. Many small falls of clear water over rocks with pools attract the locals, who were out in droves.
Tomorrow I am taking my second day off from riding since the beginning of the trip. Tonight I planned my last three riding days to Bar Harbor.
SUZI – Last night we stayed at Jacob’s Brook Campground near Orford, New Hampshire. This was one of those campgrounds with a good looking website and disappointing reality. It served our purpose but certainly didn’t live up to its online marketing. The weather didn’t help as we pulled in to light rain and puddles everywhere. The proprietor stated decidedly that it wasn’t rain, “just humidity”, as if we wouldn’t know the difference. Later he collected our cash payment, then failed to communicate with his wife, who charged our credit card. She was happy to refund the error. He was an incompetent jerk.
By this point in the trip, Maureen and I had experienced about enough random campground bathrooms and chose more often to use the trailer shower. It really was quite functional once you learned its tricks.
Cycling with Kevin & Suzi 