cousin Jason, his girlfriend Kayla, aunt Kathy, cousin Shelby, myself at the Cliff Walk in Newport, RI

Uncle Bill joins the mix

mansion in Newport

some youngsters cliff jumping along the cliff walk. I really wanted to join them, but I was wearing jeans

what a rush.

Waterfire in Providence.

very peaceful

the whole city is there

Kelly’s boyfriend John, cousin Kelly, her son Morgan, Shelby, Kayla, Jason. sorry about the bad picture quality

huge, yummy zuchinni. later chopped it up and grilled it to perfection

the most adorable little pill-shaped dog

Grandma and Grandpa McNeilis. the impetus and the inspiration. well worth the 1100 or so miles and 29 days it took to pedal up here

from the bike path out of Coventry

welcome to rain

the next day was beautiful

the Appalachian Trail

in honor of the Olympians and everyone else realizing their dreams- the raised fist of solidarity

the rain let up a bit to allow me to take this picture

approaching Albany

the city has some really cool architecture