As we end our trip from New York City to Montreal, here is a summary of the trip through 5 objects:
Deck of Cards: At any break that we could find, we pulled out our trusty deck of cards. We tested many different games, such as Spoons, Go Fish, and others; however, we always resorted back to our favorite, President. In a race to the top, games became intense to the point where a Queen was thrown out the window of a ferry to its watery demise. By the end of the trip, the deck was a greasy, sticky, grimy, and missing cards. By it was well used.
Peanut Butter and Jelly: On Day 1, we bought a large container of Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly, intending to finish it quickly. However, it was soon overtaken in popularity by its competitor, bagels and cream cheese. However, Mike consistently forced himself to eat one PB + J sandwich a day to justify our keeping the containers the entire trip. The containers were thoroughly eaten through.
Maps: Each day one camper was handed maps of the days' route. However, the maps contained confusing directions creating a complex navigating process. This resulted in miles added to certain days and one giant hill to another.
Propane Lighter: Due to our limited pannier space, we were forced to think creatively when packing on the bike. Poor planning resulted in the loss of a propane tank. Additionally, we were in constant search of camping propane tanks because of its importance to cooking food. However, our inability to light the burners with a lighter led to the constant dissatisfaction of our trek leaders.
Vermonster: When stopping in Burlington, VT, we stopped by the original Ben & Jerry's and purchased The Vermonster. 20 of ice cream and tons of toppings. As a group, we were able to conquer it and keep the container as our trophy. Poor connection to the bike almost led to the loss of our trophy multiple times in Montreal at the hands of potholes.
