. . . pedalingC2shiningC . . .: "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." ~ Altbert Einstein

Friday, July 27, 2012

"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." ~ Altbert Einstein

Friday, July 27, 2012 (Day 51)
Holiday Inn, Cumberland, MD
Miles: 77 MPH: 13 Max: 22 Total: 3163

Another state!! - Only one more to go!

Crossed the Eastern Continental Divide and entered Maryland today!

What a storm last night! I finally had to brave the rain to get to the shower house and bathroom. Slipped in the mud after showering :-) We woke starved so headed straight for town. Ordered the Friday special for breakfast - french toast, eggs, wheat toast, home fries and bacon! Then I got desert -- a turtle (morning desert :-) The turtle was a circle of dark chocolate with a layer of caramel, topped with a layer of cashews and then another layer of dark chocolate. I really hope I can stop eating like this when I get back home!

Downed trees from the storm covered the trail in several places.

We met another cyclist who had traveled almost the same route as us. We were 1 day apart for almost the entire trip!

Just love this bike trail!

The rain continued through the morning and our bikes, bags, and bodies were covered with dirt kicked up from our tires on a very wet trail. Branches and downed large trees covered the trail making it a very slow ride. But by the afternoon, blue sky began to give way, and we stopped in Rockwood for a treat As we road off the trail, I described in detail to Jack the baked goods that I had gotten 4 years ago at the coffee house we were headed to (second desert of the day). Amazing the things I can remember!!

Making our way through the rugged mountainous terrain of the Allegheny Highlands, we pedaled across numerous bridges, the 1,908 foot long Salisbury Viaduct, and the monstrous Big Savage tunnel. This trail is such a jewel - for sure, one of my favorite places!

After reaching the highest point on the GAP trail at 2,392 feet, it was downhill for a 20 mile joy ride into Cumberland, Maryland. We reached Cumberland just in time for the Friday night street party! Five bands, restaurants with outdoor seating, dancing, and fun filled the downtown area. Ice cream (3rd desert) topped off our evening!