Took the best shower I’ve had since leaving New York City! This place is really nice. Here’s what has happened since leaving the city: I’m hardly wearing make-up anymore. I’m the kind of dress-up girl that rarely leaves the house without make-up, and would never DREAM of going anywhere without taking a shower first. Now, because I’m taking showers in campground bathrooms, I’m walking around first thing in the morning – straight from bed -- with my hair going in every direction possible, no make-up and wearing a t-shirt, shorts and slippers! I wave and say hello to every person I pass, and they don’t scream in fright, so I guess I must look okay!
There’s a freedom to knowing you’ve never seen these people before, and you’ll never see these people again. You don’t worry about being judged. It’s liberating! That doesn’t mean I’m going to stop wearing make-up. No, not at all. I love my make-up, my jewelry, and my high heels. I’m a dress-up girl forever! It just means that I’m adapting to our life on the road, and actually enjoying it!
After our showers, we went to Milford, about 5 miles from the campground, where the great mountain bike single-track trails are located. There is also a great greenway, called “Upper Charles Trail” which is all paved and easy riding for a novice like me. We rode for a couple of miles, passing others on foot, bicycle, roller blades, and lots of families with kids in strollers, or on the back of the bike. It was really pleasant riding and very scenic, too. Now, Eric is off finding his challenging single-track, while I sit here in the RV with the generator running, and the air conditioner on, typing this blog.
Eric came back and we went to Milford Bicycle, the mountain bike store. They told Eric that riders are at the trails between 8:00am and 10:00am, so we’ll be there tomorrow and he will try to hook up with some riders to do the trails.
After the bike shop we saw a Jiffy Lube and Eric wanted to get the oil changed (Mr. Maintenance!), so we stopped in. They were FANTASTIC and Eric and I HIGHLY recommend the Jiffy Lube in Milford, Mass. — if you’re ever in the neighborhood!. They did an oil change, an oil treatment, changed the lube in the differential, and a transmission flush and topped off all our fluids. Eric said they were so efficient and thorough and he really has peace of mind now, traveling so far across the country.
After the Jiffy Lube we were STARVING, so we saw a nice restaurant nearby called Casa Brasil Buffet. It was SO delicious and we really enjoyed eating something different. Then, Eric got a haircut — #1 buzz. Short and sweet!
We’re back at Circle CG Farm and we’re excited about Eric’s ride tomorrow! Then we're off to Cape Cod for the day. We're looking forward to some fabulous seafood!
Comments (1)
You talk about food a lot. It makes me hungry. I think you should have a Mr. Maintenance category on the blog, as Eric deserves it based on what you write.
Posted by Katie | August 24, 2007 11:18 PM
Posted on August 24, 2007 23:18