Sitting in a motel outside Bar Harbor now, after being dropped off by a shuttle driver. Gary had picked us up from the Portland Jetport. We packed the bikes and gear in a minivan and drove the last 3 hours to our starting point.
We met up with Fred Underwood, our 3rd Musketeer. A Kiwi with a keen mind, a charming demeanor and a good way about him. Should make for an interesting mix and spirited conversations as we work our way across this expansive land.
Tomorrow we will ride the 9 miles from our lodging to the ocean for our ceremonial start by dipping our back wheels into sea.