Day 35 had us pointed towards The Big Apple. While most of the team waited in Baltimore for news on whether Del’s bike could go into a shop in the NYC area, Lori headed off early to meet Ken for a couple of days in Manhattan. With the assurance from the team at Nassau Harley Davidson on Long Island that they could look at the bike and hopefully fix it during our stop there, Del headed off with the rig and Jason rode the tour route, accompanied by the ACT rental van, through Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and finally New York.
We arrived at the hotel to find Dean and Jennifer waiting for us. Dean had just arrived after spending a day in the city with his sister and Jenn had come out to see Dr T and spend a few days with us. We sat down and waited for news on Del and his bike – which came shortly. The bike was in the shop and would be fixed the next day and ready for our continued journey north on Saturday. Del joined us at the hotel and we all got cleaned up to head over to Cindi’s Long Beach home where she had drinks and snacks waiting for us.
Friday was a day off. Some went into Manhattan for a few hours of city exploration, others to the beach. No agenda was exactly what everyone needed to recharge a little. Visits to Ground Zero, Little Italy, and a rooftop bar with a great view of the city skyline and a chance to meet up with friends in town.
Saturday (Day 37) and we had an event before leaving New York state. We had been given a booth (thanks Cindi!) at the Long Beach Arts Festival down on the boardwalk. We set up and started handing out bandanas, postcards and information from our beneficiaries. Lots of people, great view (we were right on the beach!) and some good connections and conversations. Lori left at 11am to meet up with Ken in Boston and we wrapped up our display around 1pm.
Del’s bike wasn’t going to be ready until 3pm and Jason was going to ride north with him. So the rest of us left in the van for Connecticut. After a quick drive through New Haven and a visit to Yale, we went to visit with Dr T’s parents in Groton, CT. They kicked us out quickly, concerned that sunset was nearing, and we continued through Rhode Island and into Massachusetts to our hotel just outside of Boston. A long day and a late night, but a really great day for the Tour.
Del’s bike wasn’t going to be ready until 3pm and Jason was going to ride north with him. So the rest of us left in the van for Connecticut. After a quick drive through New Haven and a visit to Yale, we went to visit with Dr T’s parents in Groton, CT. They kicked us out quickly, concerned that sunset was nearing, and we continued through Rhode Island and into Massachusetts to our hotel just outside of Boston. A long day and a late night, but a really great day for the Tour.
Sunday morning in Boston and we decided to alter our route for the day. The plan had been to hit Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, but realizing that we could tack Vermont onto our Montreal leg, we decided to have a more leisurely trip. We started out with breakfast in Harvard Square and a wander around Cambridge.
Then a trip up to Manchester (NH) Harley Davidson for a visit. The service team fixed the turn signal wires on Jason’s bike and assistant manager Krista and her staff welcomed us. Dr. T’s friend Kathryn stopped in too.
We then headed for the coast of Maine and a beautiful drive through the small beach towns – huge destination on a sunny warm day! We ended the day’s ride in Portland, where we were met by Mark and the rig, we returned the rental and went out for clam chowder and lobster.
Then a trip up to Manchester (NH) Harley Davidson for a visit. The service team fixed the turn signal wires on Jason’s bike and assistant manager Krista and her staff welcomed us. Dr. T’s friend Kathryn stopped in too.
We then headed for the coast of Maine and a beautiful drive through the small beach towns – huge destination on a sunny warm day! We ended the day’s ride in Portland, where we were met by Mark and the rig, we returned the rental and went out for clam chowder and lobster.
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