Vermont & Back, a quick 5 state tour

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With Michelle's Multi in New England for the first time we figured it was time to hit some of the north-east back roads, and get the first camp trip of the season in as well.

bikes loaded (the Sprint gets the nod as the Guzzi got to go to the Catskills (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=575726)earlier in the month)

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ready to roll

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having fun? funny how you can always tell when someone is smiling, even w/ a full face helmet

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reminds me of the MSF video.... "you may live for the freedom of the open road, but if you live on planet earth, you'll be riding in traffic..." always seems to be a lot of traffic in Massachusetts

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out into the countryside... where the hell has that girl gone?

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ah.. there she is!

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off you go then

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they are starting to tear down some of the old mills...

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which is a shame, as they are generally quite interesting architecturally.

back into Mass (and a bit of traffic)

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quickly opens up

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quick pit stop

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and ready to go

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I love riding... and I love riding w/ Michelle. Can you tell?

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amazing what you see on the road. shame about the picture, it was in really good nick!

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using the 2610 for the first time in a while, I am amazed at how much better the Nuvi 550 is in sunlight

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western MA countryside

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Michelle laughed.....

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she'll never forget where the cow on the roof is

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wing guys DO have a sense of humor! P^

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headed north

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kitsch!

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you go girl!

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aptly named

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back to the narrow roads...

that turn to

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dirt :D

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and then the bridge to Jamaica State Park :) P^

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wood? check P^
since Kevin isn't here we splurged & bought wood :D (long story / inside joke)

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bikes tucked under awning? check P^

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fire roaring, happy girl? check P^

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wine drinking ensued.

end of day one, about 200 miles... very pleasant

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ok.....
next day, note to self: get those sleeping bags that zip together for future trips

still thinks its funny

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where we are sort of....

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ready to repack and head back

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leading... temporarily

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back to following :D

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got home at a reasonable time, but pretty much knackered from the trip.
decided a cold beer would be more important than snapping pictures so.....

that's all folks.
350 miles of New England for Michelle's multi, including RI, CT, MA, VT and NH and by the look of it this morning, a new rear for the Sprint will be in order.

[Black and Blue]

Thanks for the ride along.P^ Nice pics.:)

[Ironheadziggy76]

Great pics! P^ I've always wanted to see that part of the country, maybe someday.

[Trailace]

Great report thanks for sharing. P^