Day 1

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We finallymade to first destination, Farmongton, CT. It was a long day, but really relaxing. First we had to make it out of NJ. That always seems to be our first goal when we ride. It is particularly difficult when you are going to New England. We had a ice relaxing ride from Trenton to Somerville where we picked up 287. A couple of years ago, on one of our first multiday trips, we did 287. It was terrifying There are times that 287 becomes a five lane highway. Well, I am happy to say that we are definitely feeling more seasoned. We did 287 today, and it wasnt bad.



Our travels were, however, greatly extended when we decided to get off of rt. 84 because of heavy (think parking lot)traffic. We took an alternate route which took probably one and a half or tow times as long but was really enjoyable. The nice folks at CT DOT eventold us when to pay particular attention to our journeywith signs like "Scenic drive next1.5 miles." Maybe you have to be a rider to appreciate the irony. We finally arrived at our hotel at 8:30. A little saddle sore, but happy tobeon the road again.

I will apolpgizein advance, but I am typing on a tablet and for some reasonautocorrect is not working.



Haveagood nice everyone.

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