Camden

Wow,
So I haven't written in a while because I am having so much fun in Camden. The people here are amazing and I feel like I fit right in. It's a wonderful feeling to come to a new town and meet so many wonderful friends so quickly. I have been spending my days out sailing, kyaking and hiking. Last week I met a few other cross country cylclists riding through, almost at the end of their journey. Of course I couldn't resist chatting with them and they ended up sticking around town for a couple days. On sad note, we parked our bikes over night by the water and woke up to almost all of our stuff gone! Luckily we locked our bikes. After awhile of talking with the police and reporters, and a swim, we found out the business association in Camden wanted to help us replace our gear. How Amazing. They took us to the store and we had a shopping spree. I cannot say thanks enough. What an wonderful community!!!!!! Thank You!
My pictures are all gone so there will not be any added until I can get a new camera. I really wish you could all have seen the ones from here, it is beautiful. Also, my poison ivy was quite unbelievable, but it is almost gone.
SO here is an update on the next part of the adventure. I am riding a chopper from maine to Oregon. When I say chopper I mean a bad-ass, pimped out American Ironhorse Texas Chopper. I figured I would try the crossing agian but with an egine this time. And what an engine it is. I will put some photos up as soon as I get a new camera. You guys will not believe this machine!!
I am getting some last minute details taken care of and plan to leave mid to late this week. My time here in Maine has been awesome and I am trying not to think about leaving. I am sure I will be back some day.
Hope all is well,

Now Where?

Well I made it to Camden, Me on Aug. 1. My excited to make it here has been a bit hampered by a terrible case of poison ivy. I ended up going to the doctor the same day I arrived in town. The doc gave me some steriods to help out a bit but he assured me that they wouldn't help me bike any faster!
The north east has has been beautiful so far. I would like to thank all the Smiths and Kinners out on Grand Island for making my first few days here wonderful. You have an amazing family anf are lucky to get to see each other so often. I am fourtunate to have been able to have spent that time with you. And Judy, don't worry, the ferries are still safe! Donna, I hope your forehead is feeling better. Sorry about that.
As I said earlier I got a horrible case of poison ivy out on Grand Island, VT. It continued to get worse the next 4 days of biking. I made it to Camden, went to the hospital and now I am getting better, I hope. AT least I have drugs so it doesn't hurt so bad.
My first day in town I met someone who works on a schooner who said I might be able to go out sailing while I am in town. Hopefully tonight for the sunset cruise.
Now I am relaxing, catching up with my dear friend Keri and trying to figure out what is next. I have some interesting ideas and will let you know as soon as they are fleshed out a bit. I will also try to get some pictures up as soon as I am able.