Ahhhh. Home.

One last sunset on the road and then an early morning start. This was the only day we got up really early and got on the road. New York interstates are pretty rough, very different from everywhere we've been. Even VT roads aren't that rough. We rode for several hours before stopping for breakfast.

For the most part, there were few close calls. The drivers out past the east coast are courteous, polite and respectful of bikers, not like the east coast. Aggressive, rude and will run you over without blinking. We could see a deer cross the West-bound lane and head directly for us. Jerry was leading and I was behind him. We both hit the brakes hard as she came bounding our way. My ABS brakes work like a charm and I am so happy that I bought a bike with these, but I have to give credit to those bikes who don't have them in this case. I believe it was the squealing of Jerry's back tire as he locked the brakes that caused the doe to turn the other way. And she was maybe four feet from the front of Jerrys bike and ready to leap. Phew! I really didn't want to have to work on this vacation!

We made Bennington a little after noon and met with Jackielee, Mark and Peggy List, who rode out to meet us. They led us back along Rte 100 and we ended the ride where we began, Wilkins Harley Davidson parking lot. A tequilla toast, hugs and more talk of the next big trip while the rain held off.

We left with four, and came home with four. Jack and Carol, I know you will love my riding partner all the way home for Hershey. We won a Monkey, who rode many of the rides with us! One last blog after this one to come, I have to highlight some specials points of the trip. All I can say is WOW! WHAT A RIDE!