The Famous Dixville Notch
Love seeing these "downhill" signs
July 27 Newport to Dixville Notch,NH 65 miles – Day 54
Dixville Notch is traditionally known for casting the first votes for any national election. It amounts to about 5 citizens casting their votes shortly after midnight and promptly submitting the results. For us it was our destination.
We bagged another state today. After mile 45 we were in New Hampshire “Live Free or Die”. There was not a serious climb but the ride was a series of undulating hills. The steepest grade was 12% going up. The downhills were a treat. Highest speed clocked was 42 mph.
Dixville Notch is on the top of a hill. At the end of the day this hill was a big challenge. The payoff was getting to The Balsams where we stayed for one night. It is a huge old hotel on 600 acres of protected land. It is 150 years old steeped in rich tradition. One of the traditions is that men wear a sport coat and tie to dinner. Women should dress in a similar formal fashion. We were granted a special dispensation and allowed to dine in casual clothing however we were sequestered from the rest of the guests.
Morning sun on Lake Memphremagog in Newport
Entering New Hampshire by crossing the Connecticut River
Roger climbs into Dixville Notch - gasp gasp
