White Lake Provincial Park to Obatanga Provincial Park
We left our campsite at 8:00 to a bright blue sky. Could almost get used to packing up and leaving the rain gear away. Today could only be described as a beautiful day for a ride. The truck traffic was a little lighter (but it is still surprising how goods still have to continue to move), the road was good, and the people starting their holidays were patient. Did I say that the 'sun shone' all day today??? The riding was challenging again at times but the hills were manageable. It amazes me how we don't 'sweat the details' when we drive our 250 horsepower cars up and down the hills. We also rode through 'The Burn'. In May of 1999 a cigarette thrown from a car caused a massive forest fire west of White River. For 15 km we could see the burn but it is amazing with the reforestation efforts how the area is recovering. In 2004 when we were through here, it was still a charred mess. Today you have to be aware to know that it ever happened.
We also had a pleasant surprise this afternoon when a pickup truck slowed and the driver stuck his head out and yelled at us. Dan and Ruth were on their way to the cottage...finally...only joking...so we had a great roadside visit. Nice to chat with someone we actually knew, the first since leaving our friends' house in Maple Ridge oh so long ago! And Dan and Ruth, thanks for the 'ice tea'. Have a great summer at the cottage.
We are camping at Obatanga Provincial Park. July 1st and no-one is here. Our site is by far the largest site we have ever had and is situated above Burnfield Lake. Downside, we have another 'boil water' order. Imagine that!!! We are being joined tomorrow by Sue's brother, Neil, who will be riding to the Sault with us and our nephew, Eric, who will accompany us for the summer. Looking forward to the addition of new rejuvenated crew members.
Daily Distance = 79.86 km. Time on the bikes = 5 hours 13 minutes. Average Speed = 15.27 km. Maximum Speed = 55.01 km. Wildlife Sightings = Loon, Junco, Merlin, Red Tailed Hawk.
Kevin = 3 Sue = 0.
P.S. Did I mention that we have had '3 days in a row' of sunshine???
