Salem to Framingham, Massachusetts


While today was a longer day, it was mostly on trails and cycle lanes. We estimate that this was about 80 percent of the time. The trails were flat, some gravel and some paved. However, it was not a cake walk.  The traffic was excessive and moving between trails and crossing roads was a headache.   The only hill we had was about 18 miles from our endpoint and it was on a very busy road.  We were tired, but not from the cycling, but from the traffic stress. On a positive note, Joe was delighted with the quality of light for his photographs.  He frequently stops to take a picture and probably only posts 25 to 50 percent of those on his camera.


Cycling into Lynn Massachusetts was delightful.  The trail took us along the bay and we watched the sun rise above the water. This part of the trail was busy with walkers and bikes. We were at the top of a gentle rise and stopped as a group of older women walked up the hill, taking up most of the path.  Behind them was another woman walking with a severe limp.  She looked like the walk was difficult for her.  When she reached us, she stopped and gave us the biggest smile before asking about our journey.  She was a delight to talk with and she made us feel good with her questions and smile.


We met Pete when we stopped to see the sailing ship USS Constitution. Pete wanted to take Jeff’s picture after he heard about our travels.  Not sure why he wanted Jeff’s picture, but he did share a copy with us.


We arrived at our hotel about 2:30 and by 4:00 we were Ubering out for an early dinner.  All we had to eat today was a doughnut and coffee.  Where are all the mom and pop diners we have come to depend upon?


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