Day 28

Day 28; Littleton NH to Cooperstown NY

Today we really got to see some stuff that is out of the norm for most of us (especially in California). The weather in California is so mild that it doesn't call for extreme measures. That is why we don't have covered bridges. New Hampshire on the other hand, has tons of covered bridges! We only speed at a few along the way, but they are incredible!

The first one we stopped at had a sign that said there is only one vehicle permitted to be on the bridge at any given time. My dad and I took turns crossing, videotaping as we rode through. The second one was an older one that was no longer allowing vehicles to drive across. Both of them were architecturally fascinating! The main structure was supported by two wooden arches on either side of the bridge, and built using wooden dowels top hold everything together (instead of screws or nails). The dowels are the size of my wrist and holding strong considering when they were built (1700's). The towns they are located in are equally old.

We saw the oldest general store in America right next to the first bridge, and the townsfolk were having a pancake breakfast for a reason unbeknownst to me. We had already eaten breakfast... Speaking of which, it is now cold enough in the morning to eat oatmeal! Since getting into the northern states and higher elevation, it has begun to cool down! Tonight is speed to get down to 60 degrees. That means I have to unpack my sleeping bag, but it's so much better than sweating all night long.

Anyway, it's 1am here and I need some rest.  Baseball hall of fame tomorrow!

Bye now, LB