Slow and steady wins the race. Here's the batch for day two (with a video...since some of you seem to really like those.)
http://picasaweb.google.com/scgood7/Day2CooperstownNYToFayetteNY?feat=directlink
Sunday, September 13
Monday, September 7
Pictures and Video from Day 1 of the Road Trip!
Click here to check it all out! Sorry it took so long - college can be like that.
http://picasaweb.google.com/scgood7/Day1NHtoCoopNY?authkey=Gv1sRgCIPa7PD41sO9QQ&feat=directlink
http://picasaweb.google.com/scgood7/Day1NHtoCoopNY?authkey=Gv1sRgCIPa7PD41sO9QQ&feat=directlink
Friday, August 21
I haven't died...I promise
"Do you guys have 'wi-fi'?"
I might as well have been speaking a foreign language. Well, that's what I get for taking the rural routes throughout America.
I might as well have been speaking a foreign language. Well, that's what I get for taking the rural routes throughout America.
Friday, August 14
Roadtrippin': Day 1
Greenfield, NH to Cooperstown, NY
Miles traveled: 231 miles
Hills traveled over: 150,000
First thing you'll notice is that I'm a little behind on my posts. As I write this, I'm in the middle of day three's journey. It turns out that Avon, NY is the first place I've seen so far with advertised free wi-fi (minus a weak signal in downtown Cooperstown). And before I could write day 2, my battery died. So, perhaps tonight I'll get the time to upload my videos and post about day 2.
Day one was a great day. I left a little later than I had hoped from home due to some last minute details, but upon setting off, it felt great to be on the open road. The drive through New Hampshire was a tour through familiar territory. It was bittersweet that it was the last time my car would carve down New Hampshire's winding forest roads.
The jaunt across Vermont was cool and cloudy - perfect for taking pictures. Route 9 crosses through some incredible views. The dark green mountains, crystal lakes, and pristine scenery quickly filled my camera's memory stick. If you have a motorcycle or sports car, I strongly recommend making Route 9 a day trip.
New York brought more hills but less trees. Instead, fertile plains and farmlands replaced the Vermont's abundance of trees. The day concluded in Cooperstown, New York. If you're a baseball fan, you know exactly what I mean. For those of you who are less interested in the sport, Cooperstown is home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and is the location where baseball (as we know it today) was "invented". Baseball season is year-round in this town! Shops, signs, and sights line Main Street as baseball fans from around the country make the trek to pay respects to their personal heroes.
I spent the night at the Glimmerglass State Park which rests on the beautiful Lake Otswego on the border of Cooperstown, and that was the day.
Pictures and a video to follow shortly!
Miles traveled: 231 miles
Hills traveled over: 150,000
First thing you'll notice is that I'm a little behind on my posts. As I write this, I'm in the middle of day three's journey. It turns out that Avon, NY is the first place I've seen so far with advertised free wi-fi (minus a weak signal in downtown Cooperstown). And before I could write day 2, my battery died. So, perhaps tonight I'll get the time to upload my videos and post about day 2.
Day one was a great day. I left a little later than I had hoped from home due to some last minute details, but upon setting off, it felt great to be on the open road. The drive through New Hampshire was a tour through familiar territory. It was bittersweet that it was the last time my car would carve down New Hampshire's winding forest roads.
The jaunt across Vermont was cool and cloudy - perfect for taking pictures. Route 9 crosses through some incredible views. The dark green mountains, crystal lakes, and pristine scenery quickly filled my camera's memory stick. If you have a motorcycle or sports car, I strongly recommend making Route 9 a day trip.
New York brought more hills but less trees. Instead, fertile plains and farmlands replaced the Vermont's abundance of trees. The day concluded in Cooperstown, New York. If you're a baseball fan, you know exactly what I mean. For those of you who are less interested in the sport, Cooperstown is home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and is the location where baseball (as we know it today) was "invented". Baseball season is year-round in this town! Shops, signs, and sights line Main Street as baseball fans from around the country make the trek to pay respects to their personal heroes.
I spent the night at the Glimmerglass State Park which rests on the beautiful Lake Otswego on the border of Cooperstown, and that was the day.
Pictures and a video to follow shortly!
Wednesday, August 12
And I'm off!
So long New Hampshire. It's been great. But now it's time to return to the west.
Thanks for joining me on my roadtrip. I'm sure it will be fun for both you and I. Check back often for pictures, videos, and the random thoughts that 40 hours alone in a car will inspire.
Today is a bit of a late start (certain circumstances prevented me from leaving earlier), but what the hey...better late than never.
And the unexpected theme of today's journey is...baseball. You'll understand it better when I report back.
Thanks for joining me on my roadtrip. I'm sure it will be fun for both you and I. Check back often for pictures, videos, and the random thoughts that 40 hours alone in a car will inspire.
Today is a bit of a late start (certain circumstances prevented me from leaving earlier), but what the hey...better late than never.
And the unexpected theme of today's journey is...baseball. You'll understand it better when I report back.
Monday, August 10
Preparations
Thankfully, the closer I get to departing, the more sure of this trip I feel. Whew! It helps that some of the issues with my car are fixing themselves. That coolant leak? It has decided to stop for the moment. Odd, I know. And my gas mileage has improved after reinflating my tires - I'm now at 39 miles per gallon in mixed conditions. I've decided to keep my anti-roll bar uninstalled until I reach Utah as the ride is much more comfortable over rough pavement. Handling has decreased, but this trip will cover many miles of open highway so I'll appreciate the increased comfort. So far, so good.
To update you on my planned departure date, it has been moved forward two days to Wednesday morning. Due to prior engagements, I was unable to do much preparing over the weekend, so I'll be using Monday and Tuesday to get myself and the car ready. It's still not a big deal, as I have 12 days to arrive in Utah - plenty of time to stop and see stuff.
Just so you know, I'll be using US-20 for most of the trip. It conveniently begins near Fenway Park in Boston and crosses the northern half of the country to Oregon. I'll hop off at or near Idaho Falls, Idaho, then head south on I-15 until reaching Provo. Estimated total distance (minus my sidetracks): ~2,600 miles
Map: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/22/US_20_map.png
As far as good news goes - my shopping list is going to be very short. My dad has been a great help in getting me prepared. He did this when he was in college, though he chose to ride his BMW motorcycle coast-to-coast through the back woods of Canada and back. Like father like son, I guess. I'll be using his tent (I think it's the same one he used for his own trip) and his gas stove, which will save me around $200 in prep costs. He's also offered to help pay for gas equivalent to the cost of flying me out to school, so that's another $200 in savings. Blessings? I think so.
I'm doing some shopping tomorrow at EMS (Eastern Mountain Sports). I've had a $100 gift card burning a hole in my wallet for about 3 years, so I might get a few little niceties for the trip.
As far as lodging goes, I've decided to purchase an annual National Park pass for $80. Many National Parks offer free camping for tenters, making it quite the bargain (vs. around $10 per night at a normal campsite). Plus, it waives all National Park entrance fees, allowing me more freedom to see the sites.
For food - the camp stove and a mess kit will allow me to avoid fast-food and take-out restaurants for the most part. A stop at Walmart every couple of days will keep my food stock replenished.
I'm very excited for this opportunity to enjoy the sights, smells, and tastes America has to offer. Plus, the time to myself for self-reflection will prove highly beneficial.
Visit the blog often for videos, pictures, and my experiences on the open road.
To update you on my planned departure date, it has been moved forward two days to Wednesday morning. Due to prior engagements, I was unable to do much preparing over the weekend, so I'll be using Monday and Tuesday to get myself and the car ready. It's still not a big deal, as I have 12 days to arrive in Utah - plenty of time to stop and see stuff.
Just so you know, I'll be using US-20 for most of the trip. It conveniently begins near Fenway Park in Boston and crosses the northern half of the country to Oregon. I'll hop off at or near Idaho Falls, Idaho, then head south on I-15 until reaching Provo. Estimated total distance (minus my sidetracks): ~2,600 miles
Map: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/22/US_20_map.png
As far as good news goes - my shopping list is going to be very short. My dad has been a great help in getting me prepared. He did this when he was in college, though he chose to ride his BMW motorcycle coast-to-coast through the back woods of Canada and back. Like father like son, I guess. I'll be using his tent (I think it's the same one he used for his own trip) and his gas stove, which will save me around $200 in prep costs. He's also offered to help pay for gas equivalent to the cost of flying me out to school, so that's another $200 in savings. Blessings? I think so.
I'm doing some shopping tomorrow at EMS (Eastern Mountain Sports). I've had a $100 gift card burning a hole in my wallet for about 3 years, so I might get a few little niceties for the trip.
As far as lodging goes, I've decided to purchase an annual National Park pass for $80. Many National Parks offer free camping for tenters, making it quite the bargain (vs. around $10 per night at a normal campsite). Plus, it waives all National Park entrance fees, allowing me more freedom to see the sites.
For food - the camp stove and a mess kit will allow me to avoid fast-food and take-out restaurants for the most part. A stop at Walmart every couple of days will keep my food stock replenished.
I'm very excited for this opportunity to enjoy the sights, smells, and tastes America has to offer. Plus, the time to myself for self-reflection will prove highly beneficial.
Visit the blog often for videos, pictures, and my experiences on the open road.
Tuesday, August 4
Oh my goodness...
What a sexy bike. I want it!
But I can't always have what I want. Patience...it's a virtue.
But I can't always have what I want. Patience...it's a virtue.
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