For over 10 years now I have dreamed of taking my fantasy vacation: a bike tour with Bike Vermont. We used to get their annual magazine which I loved to pour over. The beautiful scenery lowered my stress by huge degrees and I imagined how wonderful it would be for Shawn & I to undertake this active vacation together.
Bike Vermont offers vacation package to several destinations. The basic premise is that you cycle daily through beautiful, scenic areas to your next accomodations. Easy, moderate, or more advanced routes are provided and a support van transports your luggage (or you if needed) and fixes breakdowns. Breakfast and supper are included in the package and are provided by the exclusive bed & breakfast inns that they patronize. You buy lunch en route or order a packed lunch to take with you.
At the time we were financially strapped and busy with young children. The various tours they offer are fairly expensive so this became a life hope for me. One day, I would go on one of these tours. Our children are not so young now and they too, have a love for cycling. Maybe this could become a family vaca? I can dream, can't I?
Shawn, ever the thrifty one, would tell me that they were overpriced and that we could plan our own "tour" and probably save tons of money. Instinctively, I know that cycling from town to town on our own and staying at the local Day's Inn is not going to feel the same as travelling with a group, enjoying van & luggage support, and lodging at picturesque bed & breakfasts!
No, expensive or not, this was a vacation worth waiting for and enjoying just as it is offered.
My recent cycling escapades have caused this longing to resurface. Take a look at the online photo gallery. http://www.bikevt.com/gallery/ Wouldn't it be wonderful? One day, I am going to do this! You are my witnesses.
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