Days 1-3

Thanks for posting that Suzie. Our computer is on its way to Columbus to get fixed. The person we sent it to doesn't know it yet.

The first day we rode through the brutal hills of Carroll County, which are fairly notorious. If any contemplates riding with an extra 50 pounds on MD 140, think again. We were pretty beat up by the time we go to WEstminster, not even out of the state, so we stayed at the Days Inn on Cranberry Road. We mailed some stuff to Montana and left some in the room. Probably about twenty pounds. Any guesses what? Batteries, jackets, those stupid throat mics that don't work, the Nintendo DS, extra bungee cords, green lentils, a coffee mug one thought was awesome to put in a water bottle cage.

Then on Day 2 we went to Gettysburg, but as we left Littlestown, PA, we felt some drops, then we rode into Gettysburg nearly blinded by rain. It was really hard, and we were pretty fortunate to arrive in the downpour. So after we ate we decided to get a hotel because the weather report said more and worse was to come. But after we were settled into the last room which happened to be the suite with a jacuzzi, we noticed the rain let up. for hours. oh well.

Now we are in Day 3. We went to Chambersburg, then expecting more rain, which I suspect is another false weather report from a famous weather reporting channel, we decided to look for a hotel. Finding that all the hotels along our chosen route were booked, we went off the beaten path to come to the Mercersburg Inn where they graciously gave us a stately room for a hefty price. The ride was pretty satisfactory, and we enjoyed that.

The rain is indeed our excuse for being slow, but we think we should be able to camp soon and save our money for more rainy days in the future.

I hope day four is better. and cheaper.