August 30 Day 30 Tilton (Franklin) NH to Sanford ME 53 Miles 3728 Climbing

Clouds were still around this morning, there was no threat of rain. Forecast said only sunshine and getting warmer. Chris gave us a run down on the route. He said to be careful and watch the cue sheets. There were a lot of turns to be had. We headed out and immediately started to climbing. That always is a heart rate starter. The hills were persistent. we'ed climb a little and descend a little. This old cemetery was kept up pretty well. 

There are a lot of Elk out there. The only ones we saw were these and they we being raised. They started to run and missed the opening in the fence at first and banged into it. They eventually figured it

Out. 

Our next turn took us to South St. Well of all things it turned into one challenging gravel road. E all made it up one climb that Jim it registered  16 % on his GPS. We all were gasping for air. The gravel was a bit damp and made it really hard work to ride. We all stopped and I was going to take a photo. This fellow drove up and asked if we would like all of us in it. We were happy to let him take the picture. When he got out of his car he asked the question. " you do know you are on road bikes?" We all laughed, but we were pleased he knew the difference. We told  him what we were doing and he was most impressed. We all said our good byes and rode on.

We rode many lanes that were long rolling and tree covered.

I don't think this boat gets out on the water much.

There are not many interesting barns in New Hampshire. I spotted this Church. Very typical New England church

This road we did not have to ride. It kept going up. We went on to the right.

Nevin mounts his IPhone on the front of his bike. Occasionally we catch him bending down Nd talking to it.

Crossing over this lake we were now into Maine. There were no signs for us to stand beside, no hoopla. So we all said to each other"Welcome to Maine!"

The newer barns have these metal roofs. I early like them. Jim has heard me for sometime about metal 

Roofs. We may wind up with one on our house. Just got to pick a color.

Dogs are pooped. All stretched out in the room for the evening. These little guys have had a blast they have spent the evening so far in 54 hotels. They have also stayed in the camper 7 nights on the way to Portand Oregon and a few nights where they would not let them stay in the hotel. Jim and I would staying In the camper with them. The only issue each day is which door is the right door.