Friday, August 5, 2005
Day 39 – Distance: 107.73 km
Nipigon to Terrace Bay, ON
Well, it was a biker’s dream day, at least for the most part. Wind was often in our back, shoulders were smooth and often wide, the sun was shining, and the scenery was spectacular. Every tough uphill had a correspondingly fast downhill. We had to watch for wind tunnels, but that was okay. At Rossport, we got off our bikes, and ventured down to the water to at least get our feet wet in Lake Superior.
We’re now into what I call the Superior route, which I remember from road trips taken with my parents, and Tante Maaike and Omke Jurgen from Holland. I would never have believed then that I would actually be trying to bicycle those same hills now! Today the hills were tough, but doable, especially with the shoulders being wide and smooth. The next few days will be even more challenging for us; tomorrow’s route is planned to be a relatively long one, but I hope we can make it. I have set up a schedule that we need to stick to for the next couple of weeks, since we now have “bookings” in Sault Ste. Marie (Aug 9 & 10), Owen Sound (Aug 14), Shelburne (Aug 15) and Holland Marsh (Aug 16 & 17). After that it’s still a bit up in the air, but I’ll try to nail it down soon, because I know Cassie’s relatives are looking forward to seeing her too, in Ottawa.
We’re staying in a campsite next to the Aguasabon Falls – we had the opportunity to walk over to see them after supper. I know Adele will surely enjoy herself tomorrow morning, exploring the trails after we have set off. It’s nice when the route is simple, and we know approximately where we are going; she can take her time, and just meet up with us in mid-afternoon.
In case you're worrying, I have taken to making sure I have something to eat every time I stop for a drink. That way I'm sure I will get enough calories during the day, even if I don't feel like eating when I finish.
Nipigon to Terrace Bay, ON
Well, it was a biker’s dream day, at least for the most part. Wind was often in our back, shoulders were smooth and often wide, the sun was shining, and the scenery was spectacular. Every tough uphill had a correspondingly fast downhill. We had to watch for wind tunnels, but that was okay. At Rossport, we got off our bikes, and ventured down to the water to at least get our feet wet in Lake Superior.
We’re now into what I call the Superior route, which I remember from road trips taken with my parents, and Tante Maaike and Omke Jurgen from Holland. I would never have believed then that I would actually be trying to bicycle those same hills now! Today the hills were tough, but doable, especially with the shoulders being wide and smooth. The next few days will be even more challenging for us; tomorrow’s route is planned to be a relatively long one, but I hope we can make it. I have set up a schedule that we need to stick to for the next couple of weeks, since we now have “bookings” in Sault Ste. Marie (Aug 9 & 10), Owen Sound (Aug 14), Shelburne (Aug 15) and Holland Marsh (Aug 16 & 17). After that it’s still a bit up in the air, but I’ll try to nail it down soon, because I know Cassie’s relatives are looking forward to seeing her too, in Ottawa.
We’re staying in a campsite next to the Aguasabon Falls – we had the opportunity to walk over to see them after supper. I know Adele will surely enjoy herself tomorrow morning, exploring the trails after we have set off. It’s nice when the route is simple, and we know approximately where we are going; she can take her time, and just meet up with us in mid-afternoon.
In case you're worrying, I have taken to making sure I have something to eat every time I stop for a drink. That way I'm sure I will get enough calories during the day, even if I don't feel like eating when I finish.
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