Irene finished up with Williamstown in the middle of the night. By the time we got up, the sky was mostly blue. For the first time in months, I was happy to have blankets (using them because the AC is too high doesn't count). We had another great breakfast and went on our way.
We did a quick, final tour of parts of the Williams campus. The field that Bruce had seen under a few feet of water when he walked around Sunday (after the threat of wind had passed) was mostly back in sight. Then we rode to North Adams in search of lunch. A few wrong turns, a few places we hoped to see that were no longer in business, and we went on to Adams. There we found a nice little bakery that served lunch and raspberry turnovers - no ice cream, but one has to accept a little variety on a trip like this. Then off into the Berkshires.
More climbing than we have done since Washington, which rather surprised me. I had expected that in the Adirondacks, but they seem to have crept up on us more gradually. At least, there were lots of short, steep hills thete, but no climbs that continued for a mile or so. We had a couple of those, then we were at the top. They can't climb that much when the highest place in tbe state is shorter than Mt. Diablo. So having reached the summit we rode rollers for a couple of hours and were there. We stayed at the Bullfrog B&B in Ashfield. It's yet another place I am so glad to have been! We also had quite a nice dinner at the Lake House in town. I'll say more about the Bullfrog later. There was no phone or internet service there and I don't know about tonight. I am writing a quick update here as we sit on the eastern shore of the Connectucut River having a snack. I didn't want to risk going two days with no post.
Both yesterday.and today have perfect riding weather - sunny and a tiny bit crisp & cool. A beautiful way tofinish up.
Today we will end in Petersham. Tomorrow Natick. A day to walk around Wellesley, then Boston. That'll be it. Hard to believe.
Miles Monday: 46
Total miles so far: 4051
No comments:
Post a Comment