Day 1: Maine

Left home before 7 am, destination Mt Katahdin.  I wanted to see the Appalachian Trail Start/Ending.  A few years ago, I met a guy who was planning on hiking the Appalachian trail end to end.  He gave me his blog link and even though I never had a desire to hike the trail, I really admire people that do.  I really enjoyed reading this guy’s blog – it was part of the inspiration for me writing this blog.  I was able to get into Baxter State Park, but all the parking lots were full, so all I could do is see the start.

I had not been north of Bangor before, and it gets nice and quiet as you go north, lots of trees and I couldn’t really see Mt Katahdin, until I turned off the highway. Once I turned off the highway, I got a good view and the scenery was spectacular.

In Bangor for the night, no problem checking into the hotel, the front desk clerk was amazed that I filled out the required compliance form ahead of time, she said it rarely happens. After checking in I want to see the house Stephen King grew up in, (looks exactly like you would think Stephen Kings house would look like) Downtown Bangor had a few nice restaurants and a kind of funky vibe.  For dinner I adhered to the State quarantine rules and got takeout from Bangor Beer Company.

Song of the Day: On the Road Again, Willie Nelson

Podcast: Over the Road – stories about Trucking – put me in the mood for the trip ahead

Book on Tape: The Johnstown Flood, David McCullough – Preparing for Pennsylvania.

Beer of the Day: Juri, Bangor Beer Company

Total Miles 425.