(Last trip entry by Mitch)

Back in the USA !

We woke up  thinking in mph vs. kph and ºF vs ºC.

We had a nice stay at the Sheraton in Burlington, VT.  We rode through the UVM campus. Things sure have changed since 1978. Trees have grown, so have strip malls! Burlington is a beautiful town.

We were both so anxious to get home.  We climbed back on Route 89 south and headed for home. It was a really nice ride through the Green Mountains.

It seemed like we couldn’t get where we wanted to be fast enough! When we were getting off of Route 24 at the Easton exit, I looked over at Colton and tears took over my eyes. He looked at me and said, “I’m hugging YOU first!”

It’s been an amazing adventure. Just hearing those words from my son made everything seem right!

We pulled in to the driveway and the helmets came off.  I put my arms around him and knew that all we talked about, all the miles and smiles we shared would all be remembered and cherished. It was a moment I will never forget.

Thank you, Colton, for being who you are and letting me share my life with you.  I know I will never forget this.

260 miles today.

Kenai is a happy dog to have her boy back home.

Total Trip Miles: 10,876

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