Thursday was a hot and sticky day. High temp records were set for the date with more of the same for today, Friday.
I wanted to beat the heat so in my mesh jacket I rolled out of my driveway at 6:30 AM. I didn't bother to invite anyone to go with me as I knew they wouldn't want to be on the road that early.
My destination was the Sugar Moon Farm 132 km's (82 miles) from the city.
This is a maple syrup operation in the spring and they produce huge amounts of maple syrup as a commercial product. They have breakfasts on the weekends and every day in July and August starting at 8:00 AM.
Along the way I stopped at a village called Stewiacke which has two claims to fame; it's situated exactly half way between the equator and the north pole and rare and unusual mastadon bones were found here.
Making the most of the fossil find a mastadon public park was set up.
Fred Flintstone also lives there, but he didn't seem to be at home.
But he couldn't have been too far away as his car was parked nearby.
From the park I rode straight through to Sugar Moon farm and arrived at 8:10 AM.
The log cabin structure reminded me of the log cabin I have down at our lake and I felt very at home. I was their first and only customer and the sweet middle-aged cook and comely server doted on me and chatted me up for nearly an hour.
I intended to take a picture of the breakfast, but it looked so delicious I forgot to and dug right in. I had pancakes smothered in fresh strawberries and maple syrup; locally made sausages and home made beans with home made biscuts. If that doesn't make your mouth water, nothing will.
From the SMF I rode on to the north shore of Nova Scotia to what is called the Sunrise Trail which runs right along the ocean. Here are a couple of shots along the way.
Eventually, I had to swing south and head towards the city as I wanted to be home by noon and out of the sticky heat that I knew would greet me.
After a pause at a picnic park (above) I motored straight through to a farmer's market complex which has been developed into a fisherman's market also. This purpose-built lighthouse structure is the fish/marine outlet.
From the market it was a straight run home with only a stop for gas.
I really enjoyed riding alone as I didn't have to cater to anyone. I could go fast, slow, stop, go whenever I wanted.
The backroads I rode on have been re-paved and were very smooth to ride on with lots of curves and sweepers. I put the Bonneville's new suspension parts to a good test and the bike rides and handles beautifully.
When I arrived home it was about 12:30 PM and the temp was 32C (89.6F) with very high humidity. I had ridden 358 km's (224 miles). The Bonnie loved it and so did I!!!!
I wanted to beat the heat so in my mesh jacket I rolled out of my driveway at 6:30 AM. I didn't bother to invite anyone to go with me as I knew they wouldn't want to be on the road that early.
My destination was the Sugar Moon Farm 132 km's (82 miles) from the city.
This is a maple syrup operation in the spring and they produce huge amounts of maple syrup as a commercial product. They have breakfasts on the weekends and every day in July and August starting at 8:00 AM.
Along the way I stopped at a village called Stewiacke which has two claims to fame; it's situated exactly half way between the equator and the north pole and rare and unusual mastadon bones were found here.
Making the most of the fossil find a mastadon public park was set up.
Fred Flintstone also lives there, but he didn't seem to be at home.
But he couldn't have been too far away as his car was parked nearby.
From the park I rode straight through to Sugar Moon farm and arrived at 8:10 AM.
The log cabin structure reminded me of the log cabin I have down at our lake and I felt very at home. I was their first and only customer and the sweet middle-aged cook and comely server doted on me and chatted me up for nearly an hour.
I intended to take a picture of the breakfast, but it looked so delicious I forgot to and dug right in. I had pancakes smothered in fresh strawberries and maple syrup; locally made sausages and home made beans with home made biscuts. If that doesn't make your mouth water, nothing will.
From the SMF I rode on to the north shore of Nova Scotia to what is called the Sunrise Trail which runs right along the ocean. Here are a couple of shots along the way.
Eventually, I had to swing south and head towards the city as I wanted to be home by noon and out of the sticky heat that I knew would greet me.
After a pause at a picnic park (above) I motored straight through to a farmer's market complex which has been developed into a fisherman's market also. This purpose-built lighthouse structure is the fish/marine outlet.
From the market it was a straight run home with only a stop for gas.
I really enjoyed riding alone as I didn't have to cater to anyone. I could go fast, slow, stop, go whenever I wanted.
The backroads I rode on have been re-paved and were very smooth to ride on with lots of curves and sweepers. I put the Bonneville's new suspension parts to a good test and the bike rides and handles beautifully.
When I arrived home it was about 12:30 PM and the temp was 32C (89.6F) with very high humidity. I had ridden 358 km's (224 miles). The Bonnie loved it and so did I!!!!
Now if I can just figure out why my mouth is watering. 
