Day/Date: Saturday, June 21st, 2008
Time Started: 6:30 AM EDST
Time Ended: 5:00 PM EDST
Starting Location: Saint Nicholas, Quebec
Ending Location: Peru, Maine
Total Miles Today: 580
Cumulative Miles: 10,310
Low Temp: 54F - Saint Nicholas, Quebec
High Temp: 77F - Peru, Maine
Highest Gas Price: $1.41.9 Liter - Riviere Du Loup, Quebec
Lowest Gas Price: $4.19 Houlton, Maine
States: New Brunswick, Maine (25)
Today I left Saint Nicholas and skirted around Quebec City following Canada's Hwy 20. A little over 200 miles later, after crossing into New Brunswick, I arrived at Edmundston. From there it is a quick border crossing into Madawaska, Maine.It did not take long to find the Citgo to get my required gas receipt. From there I rode to the brand new Four Corners Park, where I found a welcoming committee made up of volunteers who were putting the final touches on the soon to be dedicated new park. I was greeted warmly and awarded a certificate for making it to Madawaska. After taking pictures I rode back to the post office and mailed the last qualifying letter.
With that act, I officially finished the Four Corners Tour.
The Four Corners Monument - Madawaska, ME
After leaving Madawaska, I crossed back into Canada at Edmundston and rode Hwy 20 south, parallel to the Canadian / US border. I had been dodging rain storms all day but that luck came to an end when I ran into two of the worst frog-choking thunderstorms I have ever seen.
After drying out I re-entered the US at Houlton, Maine and picked up I-95. From there it was a quick trip down to Peru to visit friends.
I plan to rest a couple of days in Peru, Maine before I begin the trip home. On the final leg I intend to ride through Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey and Delaware, the last four continental states that my motorcycle riding has not taken me.
I will post more pictures as soon as I have better Internet connections.
To view my entire trip map page "Click Here"
To view the 24 hour SPOT map "Click Here"
After leaving Madawaska, I crossed back into Canada at Edmundston and rode Hwy 20 south, parallel to the Canadian / US border. I had been dodging rain storms all day but that luck came to an end when I ran into two of the worst frog-choking thunderstorms I have ever seen.
After drying out I re-entered the US at Houlton, Maine and picked up I-95. From there it was a quick trip down to Peru to visit friends.
I plan to rest a couple of days in Peru, Maine before I begin the trip home. On the final leg I intend to ride through Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey and Delaware, the last four continental states that my motorcycle riding has not taken me.
I will post more pictures as soon as I have better Internet connections.
To view my entire trip map page "Click Here"
To view the 24 hour SPOT map "Click Here"
"Growing old is inevitable. Growing up is optional."
You've got to be exhausted!!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you're visiting friends and, more importantly, RESTING!!!!!
Congrats! Jim, Keaton and I are very proud of you!
Congrats on finishing in record time. I have been following your ride since I got home.
ReplyDeleteTed
Mike...it took me a while to get your pics posted, but I took a little 3k trip myself....nothing like 4 corners and a Big Congrats...nice to have met you...the pics I took are on a folder full size so you can download them once you get home...
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Again, nice to have met you and CONGRATS on a job well done..
Ron
Bakersfield CA
You certainly know how to turn a dream into reality! It's been fun reading along and viewing all the pics.
ReplyDeleteDKH
Thoroughly enjoyed your trip, great photos and commentary! Hope to be doing it next year.
ReplyDeleteMark
Congrats and hope to see you in KY.DU
ReplyDeleteWill keep watching your progress.
I've been having fun reading all of your posts from the Four Corners Tour (as well as other posts)... even though I'm 2+ years late in doing so :)
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