View looking north from salisbury beach reservation.
That's right, I started my ride looking back at this. Had a conversation with a cool old guy who had done a similar bike trip but through-out the EU.
The next step was to navigate to and through Newburyport. Almost got on Highway 1( could've been scary) then saw a frontage road where I stopped, looked up where I could pick up Hwy 1A got on it and really got going. From Newburyport, first went through Rowley, saw this historic landmark 
After reaching my camping destination, set up camp and then went to the beach. Took my beach gear with me, didn't get in the water because I just wanted to sit and watch the boats going through the channel to the ocean, and past the lighthouse. Gorgeous View...
Very cool! Made me happy to be able to witness/ experience this. Got backon the road- went through Ipswich next( Ipswich is a lot bigger and busier than I expected), then went through Essex. iPad a steady food pace going otherwise I would have a funny picture to add here. The city signs (leaving Ipswich)(entering Essex) were a foot from each other. If you blinked you would definitely miss them, especially driving instead of riding.
The next step was getting to Gloucester. I was on the straight and narrow to getting there and then I suddenly found myself on Hwy 128 with traffic going 60 mph. I was probably going about 20 something- got off at the next exit, and was a couple miles away from my destination. Crazy fun hills but controlling my bike with all the gear on it while on H128 was exciting!
Rolled to the intersection where gloucester city limits are. WOW!! The view of the harbor, waterfront, and endless ocean was crazy awesome! Missed the picture opportunity because of traffic but found my way through town, stopped at a laundromat to check directions, then founders of the coast along Atlantic St. (Jan this is where I was when I sent you those pictures)
Found my way back through town, stopped here to get directions from my phone to my campground.-->
Except for the feet, still needed to wash them for the day.
After 45 minutes sitting on the beach, went back to my tent, planned my route for tomorrow, then had the beat lobster dinner I have ever eaten. Scarfed down the Caesar salad as politely as I could, devoured the lobster, as finished it off with a coca cola and French fries. Loaded up on carbs and protein for tomorrow's ride to Boston!
Overall ride time: stopped keeping track after getting onto the wrong highway.
Days mileage = at least 40
Words of wisdom: plan your shit and follow it when you know it's right- otherwise make adjustments when and where necessary. Appreciate the culture you are able to experience.
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