Putting Bromptons to the test
After 15,000km on my bike I noticed a pulsing action in the back wheel when braking. At first I thought I had some grease on the rim but it didn’t go away. Turns out there was a long crack all Continue reading Have I said enough about Bromptons?
In the previous entry we stopped with the fence posts set in concrete waiting for the concrete to set. Now I’m ready to attach the horizontal 2x4s that will support the fence boards as well as the old lattice. Next Continue reading Greenboro Fence Step II
The plan is to replace four sections and three posts. The play toys have supported the fence through the winter but as you can see from the next photo, there is the tell-tale sign of wood sitting in a concrete Continue reading Greenboro Fence Step I
Penny and I got up early to head back to the observation deck to see the sunrise as well as the bridge crossing at Levis (Québec City). It was a calming ride along the St. Lawrence through lush farm fields. Continue reading Good to be home
As we wait for our bus to Truro I thought I’d recap the number of different modes of transportation used on this trip: Grace drove us to the airport Airplane to Halifax Bike to downtown Halifax via the ferry Rental Continue reading Our many modes of transportation
Looked as though we’d be getting rained on when we woke. Penny went to check out and shared our proposed route with our host who warned us that most roads are not paved with the exception of the Trans Canada. Continue reading Always listen to the locals!
As you know, we made a last minute change and ended up staying at the Chanterelle Inn. When I left off in the previous entry we were talking to Nancy, our server, why enjoying some local craft beer (Big Spruce). Continue reading Loved the Chanterelle on to Whycocomagh
Alfred mentioned that the ferry at Englishtown is out of commission. The alternate route to get to our destination was more than we could handle so Day 4 will now take use to the Chanterelle Inn in North River Bridge. Continue reading Slight change of plans
Kathleen and Alfred, with whom we spent two enjoyable nights, were the most amazing hosts. Upon arriving, Penny and I sat out on their porch watching the six resident hummingbirds buzz around us. The next morning we weren’t moving too Continue reading Cape North to the Keltic Lodge
They mean it when they say Highlands! Continue reading Steep!