On the road by 7:30 to a beautiful blue sky. The first 30 km was a difficult ride with lots of climbing through the La Cloche Mountains. (Did not know that Ontario had mountains!) A nice ride followed to Little Current. As we approached the 'Swing Bridge' we were treated to a view of the bridge opening and closing allowing sail boats and large cabin cruisers to pass through. (And here I thought we had been in a recession)! A leisurely lunch at 'Farquer's' Ice Cream Shop fuelled us up for our afternoon challenge. Now for the part that made me into a liar...As we rode out of Little Current I told Sue and Eric that the ride to the cottage on Lake Manitou would have just a couple of small hills. Boy was I wrong! By about the 5th climb I was wondering if I was on the right road to our destination. And we were not finished yet! Finally I re-assured everyone that there were no more hills. And what should appear but another climb. My credibility was destroyed!
Today was also a day to see wildlife. A young bear, a male moose with a 'rack' and 2 deer, one with a 'rack'
We are staying at our good friends, Ike and Verla's cottage at the north end of Lake Manitou. We were greeted at the top of the laneway by a homemade sign welcoming us to the cottage. We are being treated 'royally'.
Daily Distance = 74.33 km. Time on the bikes = 4 hours 34 minutes. Average Speed = 16.23 km. Maximum Speed = 58.26 km. Wildlife Sightings = Bear, Moose, Deer, Cedar Waxwing, Loon, Red Tailed Hawk.
Kevin = 3, Sue = 0, Eric = 1
