We dance round in a ring and suppose.
But the Secret sits in the middle and knows.
Robert Frost

Crossing the Green Mountains is challenging because of the steep climbs, 12% grade one sign stated, and charming because of the beautiful forests and picturesque New England towns. In Ripton we stopped for a rest, and a woman named Sara talked to us about our upcoming terrain and sights. She said Ripton was where poet Robert Frost lived and is also home to 350.org founder and author Bill McKibben. The day was a little cooler and no rain, but we planned on stopping fairly early in Sharon. Unfortunately there were no rooms available so we continued on, going through Hampton and finally finding a room in Lyme New Hampshire. It has been a long 75 mile day. Randy and I are both tired.