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Sunday, August 16, 2009

The Long Trail Vermont August 16, 2009

Lucky to find any camp but Apollo was looking out for me again and led me to Barrewood Campground, Westfield, VT.

An unbelievable tent area in the back of the campground right on Jay Brook. Mark Perry is the owner and a real nice guy.

The Long Trail I just did a short piece of the trail but it was a great adventure. At this time of year it is quite dangerous if your by yourself.

Follow the Map

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Making Mistakes August 11, 2009

Day 390 (Slide show)

I'm trying to find a camp spot somewhere close to the trail head at Jonesville, VT. I want to do a segment of the Long Trail but arrived to late and no place to camp. But, I didn't even have a map. Not very smart, I thought I could wing it. Slept in the car which was a bad thing to do but found wifi service at the rest stop. Real nice of Vermont to have this service. I have to plan better. I can't get let myself get so caught up in the drive.

http://www.nrcm.org/issue_androscoggin.asp

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Monday, August 10, 2009

White Mt of NH to Acadia NP, Maine August 10, 2009

Day 389 (Slide show) (Video 1) (Video 2)

Acadia NP is a big disappointment. Lot's of commercial swill outside the gates. From Bar Harbor to the other side of the island its one huckster after another. I got to get out of here.

I'm sure it was a beautiful place once.

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Sunday, August 9, 2009

The North American Tour Begins August 9, 2009

Day 388 (Slide show) (Video 1 ) (Video 2)

(Video 3)

I will take 3 to 4 months to explore the North American Continent.

My first stop is the Bear's Den in Vermont.

This is where I first heard

Banjo Dan and the Mighty Plow Boys

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Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Searching for Strawberry Fields August 5, 2009

Day 384 (Slideshow) (Video 1) (Video 2) (Video 3)

One of my greatest days.

To ride my Betsy on the streets of NYC and to find the Strawberry Fields Memorial for John Lennon in Central Park.

Also, I was glad to survive this adventure.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

My Shipment Has Arrived August 2, 2009

Day 381 (Slideshow) (Video 1) (Video 2)

It took 30 days. I'm going to miss this old crate. It served me very well. I always thought this plan of shipping my gear and bikes would be the hardest thing to pull off but there wasn't a single problem both ways.

I want to thank,

Leah, my friend at REI who helped me with the planning.

Moses, my friend at ETC International Shipping (Long Beach, CA) who built this crate and shipped it to Prague. He also handled the logistics to ship it back to Newark, NJ.

Pavel, from CS Cargo in Prague who helped me receive this crate and stored it for me for 8 months before we shipped it back to Newark, NJ.

Daniel Plavecký, my friend in Prague who pulled off the feat of the century and cleared me through customs in Prague.

Pat, my sister who figured out a way to get this crate to New Haven, Conn from Newark, NJ.