A Note on the Main(e) Contenders for the Future Home of the Beeses
As we prepared to depart for this trip, we winnowed down many of our earthly possessions to that which could fit into the back of our station wagon and a small trailer. These are now being stored at my parents’ house in Newcastle, awaiting our return.
We’ve joked with people along our journey that when we return, we’ll simply hitch up the trailer and move to whatever state we liked best. Although it won’t likely be as simple as that, we are evaluating the places we travel through as potential candidates for our future home. The results:
So far, Wisconsin is leading the pack. Surprising, eh? But the friendly people, the bike-friendly culture, the quality of life, and the warm curds won us over.
Until recently, the Badger state’s dominance went unchecked. Rhode Island was very nice, as were Connecticut and Massachusetts, but they just didn’t have what it took to knock off Wisconsin. Then we hit Maine.
Our time in this state is not yet complete, so we cannot yet render a verdict, but so far Maine is fighting hard for a place in our hearts. In another week, we’ll be in New Hampshire and can pass on the judgment. Keep tuned. (We’ll also try and post more photos soon–the library here in Bar Harbor doesn’t play well with our camera.)
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With you both biking through New England during their amazing fall folliage, I gotta say I’m not surprised to hear you say Maine is the front runner! Then again, Wisconsin is pretty awesome too. They have two of the sweeter things in life: the Green Bay Packers and awesome cheese products. Can’t get much better than that.
My fam used to live in Maine. I so love the Pine Tree State, too. We lived in Fryeburg. It’s western Maine, very close to the New Hampshire border, not far from North Conway, NH. Portland is amazing as well. I could certainly live there. Glad ya’ll are enjoying it…roll on, friends. Roll on.
yes yes!! live in maine so I can come visit!
i think you haven’t been to oregon yet… but maine is pretty awesome, at least in the summer and fall!
Just wait until Oregon. It is similar to Maine, but better!
Yeah…. try biking through Maine in the winter. THAT would be fun.
You guys are amazing! I want you to know that I’m living vicariously through you. It’s pretty nice only I don’t get the wind in my face or the nice tan lines.
Much love from Oklahoma! See ya soon!
Just logged on again after being gone a few weeks and not checking your website. When I saw so many photos from Maine (and I have to admit they look great; especially with the fall color dressing it all up) I was worried for your love for Wisconsin leaving you. But I have faith in our Green Bay Packer/Cheese head state…and don’t forget the beer! I like wine myself…but I’m thowing out all I can think of to encourage you to stay with our great state. Happy future journeys…not too long to go until the Hawaiian break. Wow…I’ll think of you when I’m enjoying the cross country skiing here this winter. Take care and God’s speed. Rita
Aaron & Laura…
Thank you so much for gracing us with your presence on this lovely Sunday morning. It was truly a blessing to have you in our home and feed you waffles. You are kindred spirits. As to home locations… we’ve already offered to sell you ours, right here in the mountains of NH, when we take off for our big adventure in a few months. We wish you all the best and the richest of God’s blessings on your life and adventures, both now and for a lifetime… if we don’t see you before, look for us in heaven… we’ll be the ones cycling with four or five kids in tow!
The Miller Family
We are tandem riders (from Canada) and cycled 2 weeks in Vermont & Maine in September/Oct. so it was really neat to meet this couple on their “combo” Tandem. It was great to stop and talk with them and enjoy listening about their journey. Good luck!!