Day 24

Day 24; Edison New Jersey to Middleboro Massachusetts

We didn't get to bed by the time we thought we would (again), so we slept in until 7 to make up for it. We got on the road before 9, and headed north through New York, Connecticut, and into Massachusetts. Our ride was perfect! Plenty of sunshine, 85 degrees, and a light sprinkle at the beginning. We got through to lunch with no problems (except that we missed the New Jersey sign).

We thought we missed New York and Connecticut too, but fate had other plans. We stopped at a gas station a little before noon to fill up the bikes. Wouldn't you know it, the New York sign was staring us right in the face! A sign for Connecticut was right behind us. Seriously could not have been better placement! We took pictures there and chose to eat lunch while we were there because we were hungry (we skipped breakfast).

After lunch, it continued to be a beautiful day of riding except for one spot. The clouds started to look daunting. From experience, I have learned it's better to put rain gear on before it starts raining. We weren't fortunate today... The downpour started before we could get off the highway and we were completely soaked (my clothes gained a few pounds) by the time we got to a good spot to change.

We were making our way back to the highway when a car came passed us fast enough to launched most of the water out of a small lake (puddle) onto my dad. He was a good sport about it though. Once we made it back on the highway, the clouds had disappeared. Within a matter of only a few minutes, there was enough rain to flood streets and make the clouds disappear. I'm pretty sure the whole cloud decided to come down at once.

The weather then decided to give us a break until we made it to camp and got set up. We made pasta for dinner, and sat in the rain as we ate it. What's the worst that could happen, we get more wet? Impossible! :)

Now I'm sitting under the protection of my tent as it pours around me, not wanting to leave for the rest of the night.

Bye now, LB