This is Mainely Fun

Monday was definitely a tough day for all involved. It was extraordinarily hilly, highlighted by a grade of 26% up a hill within the first three miles. It was a warmer day, and not exactly easy going. We did 67 miles, perfectly on schedule again. We stayed at a nice grassy campground right near the river, and though it did rain on us overnight, the day had been clear. We also biked through Camden, a really cute town somewhat like McCall, and right by the ocean.
It may have been so bad yesterday that we broke down and had to use some of our McDonald's gift cards on a few large fries. (Thanks Loren)

Names of places out here have certainly been entertaining. Last night, we stayed in Wiscasset at Chewonki Campground. Say that five times fast.

Stores aren't exactly creative out here either. We've seen:
- Mainely Sewing
- Mainely Nails
- Mainely Embroidery
- Mainely Vinyl
- Mainely Pottery
Go Maine.

Today was another 67 miles, but much easier going. The first twenty were Mainely flat, which was a welcome change. We even took a river walking/biking path along the road for several miles. It can get pretty loud along the highway, but the back roads we've been taking are also very hilly. Its hard to win. We were all feeling good today though. It was overcast and even a bit chilly when we stopped for a break. Also a great tailwind day, so that was nice. Even though it looks like its going to rain, we still haven't had to ride through any. We shall see what tomorrow holds.

About twenty miles in today we stopped at Bowdoin College in Brunswick for a self'-guided biking tour for about five minutes. Megan has to keep up with her college choices while on this trip, so we figure this counts as progress.

We're currently at a KOA just outside of Naples. Tomorrow we have a huge climb up Kancamagus Pass. Hopefully we make it up there.


Roadkill Report:
Porcupine
Rabbit
Skunk
Turtle
Turtle
Bird
Squirrel.

Skunk
Turtle
Presumed Porcupine.

Money Found: $1.10