Not to be a downer, but today we rolled past a house that had burned down.  There was a woman who was working traffic control as they tried to clean up.  She was really cool and gave us donuts.  But she told us that unfortunately there were fatalities.  The house was still smoldering.  Events like that serve as a reminder of how lucky we are to be out here during this.  I feel very privileged to be healthy and alive.  The weather was amazing and the cycling was very idyllic.  I already can tell this is going to be a great group.  Maine reminds me of Upstate New York; it's so seductive in the summer because the weather can be so amazing.  My tent is right out by the water and there's a light wind blowing.  What an amazing start to the trip!