Monday, August 17, 2015
We're getting back on track, as Jim is feeling much better, but not 100% yet.  Today was a very enjoyable day, as we traveled on the Kancamagus Highway.  The locals call it the Kanc Highway, for logical reasons. The Kanc was dedicated as the first of the National Scenic Byways in the northeastern United States.  It offers many recreational opportunities, as well as cultural and historic venues. There are a lot of geo-caches on this stretch of highway between Conway, and Lincoln, so of course, we did some of that today, also.  You probably think that's all we do, is geo-cache. We found some very interesting sites today, and even another covered bridge that was a total surprise.  We wouldn't have seen it, if it weren't for the geo-caching.  We found 19 traditional caches and 2 earthcaches, and we have about that many to do tomorrow.  We only made it half way across The Kanc today, so we'll do the rest tomorrow, and end up in North Woodstock for late afternoon lunch, or early dinner. It is only about 34 miles from Conway to Lincoln, but all of these side attractions take time!  We are enjoying the journey.  The highlights of today were, the Albany Covered Bridge, we toured the Russell Colbath House and homestead, that was built in the early 1800's, we hiked to the Rocky Gorge Scenic Area and, also did a hike to the Sabbaday Falls.  I guess I can say that the "gorges are gorgeous". 

This is the Albany Covered Bridge and we actually drove our truck through this bridge.  Many of them aren't stable enough for vehicles, but this one is pretty solid.  It was built in 1858.

            This is the Rocky Gorge Scenic Area.  Pictures don't do justice to how beautiful this was.

This is the Sabbaday Falls, and a lot of water was rushing over the rocks, and through the gorge below.  They had stairs and a walkway by the falls, so people could get good views of them. 

This is the kitchen in the Russell Colbath home site.  A lot of furnishings were original and some pieces were from local people. It was actually, a very nice house for the early 1800's.