I crash for the night and use the day to recover.
June 13, 2011
After a very hot, dusty and rough weekend, we drive the five hours back to Ashville late at night.
June 9 - 12, 2011 #43 - visit Bonnaroo, #62 Mosh
Bonnaroo Music Festival
Waking up early, Jade and I jump in her car and drive the five hours out to the farm in Manchester TN.
We knew coming in that there might be some traffic and a long line, coming into the festival, so we grabbed some tunes and bunkered down for the wait.
After the not so bad wait, we park our cars like sardines and fight for a little breathing room in the packed campgrounds of Bonnaroo. Being first time festival goers and with the limited supplies that I had on my bike it was a little obvious from the beginning that we were slightly unprepared Amidst the sea of canopies, flags, card tables and lawn chairs, our little two person tent seemed sadly minuscule.
After Setting up camp we begin our long trek into Centeroo and to meet up with some friends along the way.
Waking up early, Jade and I jump in her car and drive the five hours out to the farm in Manchester TN.
We knew coming in that there might be some traffic and a long line, coming into the festival, so we grabbed some tunes and bunkered down for the wait.
After the not so bad wait, we park our cars like sardines and fight for a little breathing room in the packed campgrounds of Bonnaroo. Being first time festival goers and with the limited supplies that I had on my bike it was a little obvious from the beginning that we were slightly unprepared Amidst the sea of canopies, flags, card tables and lawn chairs, our little two person tent seemed sadly minuscule. After Setting up camp we begin our long trek into Centeroo and to meet up with some friends along the way.
June 9: Thursday
-Futurbirds
-Wavves
-The Walkman
-Beats Antique
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| Grace Potter Rocked that Stage! |
June 10: Friday
-Bela Fleck
-Grace potter (in the pit!)
-The Decemberists (in the pit!)
-NOFX
-Arcade Fire
-Bassnector
-Lil Wayne (almost got our asses kicked there)
-Ratatat
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| Oprah approves! |
June 11: Saturday
-Deer tick
-Alison Kraus
-Mumford and Sons (sooo good!)
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| Mumford & More! |
June 12: Sunday
-Iron and Wine
-Gregg Allman
-The Strokes
June 8, 2011
Blue Ridge Parkway
Tired of Interstates, I head down the Blue Ridge Parkway down to Asheville, NC.
A beautiful twisty road through the mountains, with many breathtaking outlooks. I have to stop a least a few times to enjoy nature's majesty.
Stopping at one of the outlooks on top of a ridge, I realize that I'm hungry. Pulling out the trusty camping stove, I start Making the every delicious and nutritious Ramen Noodles.
Out of seemingly nowhere. I hear a huge crack of thunder, and downpour starts. Burning myself on those last bites of noodles, I jump on my bike and slowly head down the twisty curves of the parkway. Within five minutes of riding the sun is out again and the clouds just disappear.
Despite the Odd weather, I make it out of the parkway and in to:
Asheville NC
Asheville Is a beautiful college town nestled in the mountains of western North Carolina. Someplace I wouldn't mind Living at some point in time.
After playing some phone tag, I meet up with a few more Americorps Alums and Jade, one of my partners-in-crime for the Bonnaroo Music Festival.
Tired of Interstates, I head down the Blue Ridge Parkway down to Asheville, NC.
A beautiful twisty road through the mountains, with many breathtaking outlooks. I have to stop a least a few times to enjoy nature's majesty.
Stopping at one of the outlooks on top of a ridge, I realize that I'm hungry. Pulling out the trusty camping stove, I start Making the every delicious and nutritious Ramen Noodles.
Out of seemingly nowhere. I hear a huge crack of thunder, and downpour starts. Burning myself on those last bites of noodles, I jump on my bike and slowly head down the twisty curves of the parkway. Within five minutes of riding the sun is out again and the clouds just disappear.
Despite the Odd weather, I make it out of the parkway and in to:
Asheville NC
Asheville Is a beautiful college town nestled in the mountains of western North Carolina. Someplace I wouldn't mind Living at some point in time.
After playing some phone tag, I meet up with a few more Americorps Alums and Jade, one of my partners-in-crime for the Bonnaroo Music Festival.
June 7, 2011
Sights of DC
Waking up early I head out to take another quick tour of the National Mall In DC.
Virginia
Long ride today, I eventually arrive in Galax, Va. Just beating out a storm.
Being Incredibly Tired I pass out for the Night.
Waking up early I head out to take another quick tour of the National Mall In DC.
Virginia
Long ride today, I eventually arrive in Galax, Va. Just beating out a storm.
Being Incredibly Tired I pass out for the Night.
June 6, 2011
Oddities of PA & The Nation's Capitol
First Stop in today is a little place called Intercourse PA.
After traveling through some farming communities I arrive.
Being a sucker for roadside oddities, I had to snap a picture of the sign.
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Right next to sign, in an odd juxtaposition was a large group of Amish girls, playing volleyball!
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Heading deeper into Intercourse, I surprised by how much the Amish community was commercialized. Everywhere I went I saw signs proclaiming "Visitors Welcome" or "Buggy Rides!"
After Intercourse I decide to continue my food explorations by heading to the Chocolate Capitol of the USA, Hershey PA.
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Chocolate World was a huge tourist trap but I nabbed a free Animatronic history ride of the Chocolate factor that evoked memories of those love boat rides.
Having had my fill of roadside attractions for the day, I head into D.C. to meet up with Victoria and Brian, a couple of awesome people that I met while Serving in NCCC.
Craving Some variety in my diet, they recommend Ethiopian food, which I quickly agree to.
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The Meal is served communally with everybody sharing one large dish. The food is eaten without utensils and using only hands and bread upon which it is served Injera Bread.
Injera Bread can only be described as a soft, Spongy sour dough flavored bread which was quite tasty despite my initial misgivings.
After grabbing a few beers at a local bar, we grab some much needed shut eye.
First Stop in today is a little place called Intercourse PA.
After traveling through some farming communities I arrive.
Being a sucker for roadside oddities, I had to snap a picture of the sign.
Right next to sign, in an odd juxtaposition was a large group of Amish girls, playing volleyball!
Heading deeper into Intercourse, I surprised by how much the Amish community was commercialized. Everywhere I went I saw signs proclaiming "Visitors Welcome" or "Buggy Rides!"
After Intercourse I decide to continue my food explorations by heading to the Chocolate Capitol of the USA, Hershey PA.
Chocolate World was a huge tourist trap but I nabbed a free Animatronic history ride of the Chocolate factor that evoked memories of those love boat rides.
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| The Singing cows were the best part |
Craving Some variety in my diet, they recommend Ethiopian food, which I quickly agree to.
Injera Bread can only be described as a soft, Spongy sour dough flavored bread which was quite tasty despite my initial misgivings.
After grabbing a few beers at a local bar, we grab some much needed shut eye.
June 5, 2011
The Garden State
After Checking out the Big apple I head to it's close neighbor, New Jersey.
Heading over the George Washington Bridge, I immediantly start hitting the infamous tolls of New Jersey.
Other Interesting features of New Jersey Include:
I stop in west orange to meet up with a old freind and fellow convention attendee, Melissa.
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We also get a great (Though slightly Hazy) View of NYC over the river.
I decide to stick to state highways to try to avoid some of the tolls in the area.
I finally arrive in May's Landing just in time for the local fire house BBQ!!
After the BBQ, my friend, drives me down to Ocean City for an Authentic Boardwalk experince and to try some of that world Famous Saltwater taffy that I keep hearing about.
The Taffy was great, with a multitude of flavors, and the boardwalk was lively and entertaining.
Every one on this trip has been so nice to me, housing me and feeding me on my travels. I hope to one day return the favor!
After Checking out the Big apple I head to it's close neighbor, New Jersey.
Heading over the George Washington Bridge, I immediantly start hitting the infamous tolls of New Jersey.
Other Interesting features of New Jersey Include:
- The amount of roadkill
- The # of powerlines
- The amount of Bikers on the road.
I stop in west orange to meet up with a old freind and fellow convention attendee, Melissa.
We also get a great (Though slightly Hazy) View of NYC over the river.
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| Gotta come back on a clear day! |
I decide to stick to state highways to try to avoid some of the tolls in the area.
I finally arrive in May's Landing just in time for the local fire house BBQ!!
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| A Real Feast on my trip! |
After the BBQ, my friend, drives me down to Ocean City for an Authentic Boardwalk experince and to try some of that world Famous Saltwater taffy that I keep hearing about.
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| The Board Walk |
Every one on this trip has been so nice to me, housing me and feeding me on my travels. I hope to one day return the favor!
June 4, 2011
NYC
First full day out in the big apple! My friend Kristen has to work, so she drops me and her friend kevin off in the city to do some exploration.
Kevin was an excellent tour guide whose tales of his traveling misadventures and his strong Irish accent kept me well entertained all day.
Trying to conserve some money, we check out many of the free sights, such as Central park, Times square and of course the local break-dancing troupe.
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First full day out in the big apple! My friend Kristen has to work, so she drops me and her friend kevin off in the city to do some exploration.
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| Kevin |
Kevin was an excellent tour guide whose tales of his traveling misadventures and his strong Irish accent kept me well entertained all day.
Trying to conserve some money, we check out many of the free sights, such as Central park, Times square and of course the local break-dancing troupe.
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| Central Park |
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| The Infamous Naked Cowboy |
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| The Giant Piano of FAO Schwatz |
After a long day of being very touristy, we stop for some drinks, with friends and reminice about the good old AmeriCorps days...
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