Weather patterns indicated West was Best.
Got a late start, so we hit I84 to Port Jervis and got some gas, full service.
First stop was the highest point in New Jersey.
Veteran's Memorial Tower.
The we explored Sussex County for Villes. If you have ever been on the NJ Turnpike, you would not comprehend that Jersey could be this nice.
My brain did a somersalt when I saw this in Beemerville, NJ. Another Grand Central Terminal Eagle!!!! I spotted it at a petting zoo.
Got a couple kills and then a late lunch in Blairtown. Stephanie said they filmed a scene from "Friday the 13th" in her diner.
Crossed into Pennsylvania over a narrow steel grate bridge from Belvidere into Bridgeton. Slammed around the 15 mph turns surrounding Stroudsburg, dodged the storm clouds and got a few Villes.
Firecrackers on the corner.
Figured Stoudsburg would be a good place to shack up for the night. While we were reconning Main Street, we saw two young dudes hammering a pair of QCB style Sporties. They showed us the way to the Minisink Hotel, an 1880's style roadhouse/resort hotel.
Cheap food and a good jukebox.
Crashed at Days Inn.
Saturday we hit the road heading North. The plan was to hook up with Camera Steve in VT.
Road food, ville flavored.
Strange Hippie commune in Lordville, NY on the banks of the Delaware.
NY30 is a kickass road of 75 mph sweepers, no traffic and beautiful waterfront vistas. Highly recommended for the full length.
Scuzzo had to split off in Grand Gorge, NY to see the wife.
We kept up 30 to Amsterdam, the unglamorous one. By the time we hit Ballston Spa and gassed up, we realized I was broke. Another night on the road was not feasible. Cashed out at a Stewart's and headed home. Camera Steve was in VT near the CT river, we could not make the hook up.
Was able to find the controversial Maltaville sign.
Looks like it was down during the construction of the most ridiculous collection of traffic circles since London.
Had to outrun the cops in Johnsonville, NY and we sped across the state line into the lower corner of VT. blasted Rt 9 to Jacksonville, our last hit of the weekend.
Saw Springfield, MA's fireworks above the river next to I91. Pretty close to the explosions as we rode by.
23 villes and 748 miles of freedom. I hope Steve does well tomorrow in VT. VT signs are weak.
Ray in CT
2 comments:
I really enjoy your blog posts. Makes me wish I had more time off work to go adventure around on my bike. Just experiencing all the things, like passing by that place in Lordville. Down here in SC you run across all kinds of strange sights on the back roads. Makes you wonder the story behind them.
I think your Villain tour is a kickass idea.
Looks like it was down during the construction of the most ridiculous collection of traffic circles since London.
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