Today I thought I would make a photo journal record of my regular ride. Borrowed my wife's camera and set out on a beautiful Sunday morning. Only got to the first lighthouse (there are 5 within 5 miles of my home.) After taking these pictures I felt a few braking jolts from the rear and a loud bang. Blew the rear tire but while going up a hill so at slow speed. Spent about an hour trying to repair a 5 inch slit on the inner face of the tube. Not successful so had to walk the bike home (about a mile). Several bikers asked if I needed help which was nice. There is a camaraderie among bikers that exists similar to the one that sailors experience. Nice.

Anyway here are the pictures of the first lighthouse, Portland Head Lighthouse, commissioned by George Washington in 1790. The others will follow when I replace the tube. It looks like some exotic snake with the patches and still leaked.
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