Today’s Miles: 67
Total: 1,186
We woke to a wonderful breakfast that Norma prepared for
us. It was a feast; especially when we are used to oatmeal for breakfast. We were joined by Jim and Matt as riding
companions today as well. I was
expecting them both to just ride a short distance with us, but Jim went with us
the whole day and Matt went about 26 miles with us before turning back.
Jim asked if we wanted to ride with him to his cousin’s which
was a short distance from where we were going anyway. We told him that if he was sure it was fine
with his cousin, we could just camp in their backyard. Well, the cousin said that she had beds and
we were welcome to them, so that is where we are at. Henry and Marlene’s. They have a new home that they have been
working on and it is beautiful. Quite big and overlooking Lake Erie.
We had a great day of cycling. It was misting for about half the day; just
enough to get you wet and a little cold.
It was a little surprising that it lasted as long as it did. The forecasts had it ending long before it
really did. The wind was mostly our
enemy today as well. It pretty much came
from the south and that is the direction we traveled for most of the day. It
was fun riding with Jim and Matt. We
just did a lot of talking about farming, taxes, land values and families along
the way. It helped the miles go by and I
learned so much about the life here in Canada.
Ate out most of the day.
We had lunch at a little café along the way and had dinner at a
restaurant down by the lake tonight. It
was some great food, but feel like I ate too much today. That’s terrible, isn’t it? Well, it late, so better be turning in.
Norma and Jim Poel we stayed with. They are such great people; really enjoyed the stay.
Tobacco fields.
This is ginseng that is in its fist year of planting.
This is ginseng that is in its second year. They have to cover it in the second year to protect from the sun to have it produce like it should. Much of it is sent to China.
Hello Lake Erie!!
View of Lake Erie out the back of the home we are staying in.
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