Final day

Okay, enough about the nudist colony. I’ve left myself about 110 km to my final destination: Dave and Allison’s place in Windsor. The rain has given way to cooler temperatures providing much relief only hindered somewhat by a strong headwind. Continue reading Final day

When in Rome…

Tom and Val were great hosts at my first ever Warm Shower accommodation. They welcomed me to camp in their backyard, use a bathroom at the front entrance and in lieu of a shower the use of their pool. I Continue reading When in Rome…

Strathroy’s Warm Shower

I’ll get to Strathroy and my accommodation in the next entry. Packing up in the morning after my day off, I could tell already that this was going to be a hot day! Said a quick goodbye to Beth and Continue reading Strathroy’s Warm Shower

A break but not “my Waterloo”

I was starting to think about a day off during the trip from Milton to Waterloo. I emailed the host (Tom) for the following night to see about his flexibility and he was good. Asked Beth over dinner that night Continue reading A break but not “my Waterloo”

Family

What about family you ask? I’ve visited with Matt, Cornelia and Audrey; Mirela, Jason, Benny and Mila; and now with Beth, William and Isabella; they’re all so different and unique in their own way and I’ve enjoyed the visits with Continue reading Family

A day of backtracking

I’ve taken a few days off writing and admit there isn’t much energy left after a day on the road, a visit with family and a bite to eat. Or maybe not much exciting is happening☹️ Port hope The best Continue reading A day of backtracking

I have the power

Bill wanted me to blog about packing my gear on my bike; I may do so but wanted to talk quickly about how I’m producing my own energy on this trip. First of all I have a very efficient generator Continue reading I have the power

Am I too old for camping?

The young couple running Ray’s Cottages were great. Had a great lakeside site and, wait for it, showers! They wished me well in the morning as I made my way bright and early. Was hoping to make it to Brighton Continue reading Am I too old for camping?

I didn’t pay the ferryman

There’s some pleasure in cycling down a long road toward the ferry and passing by all the cars that have passed me in the last hour or so. The Glenora ferry is only running a single boat so I have Continue reading I didn’t pay the ferryman

On the road again

Made great time starting out, taking a break at Rideau Provincial Park. Made friends with the Warden after putting a $20 in the pop machine and then reading the “exact change only” sign. I’ve discovered that writing after a long, Continue reading On the road again