Blind River to Espanola
On the road this morning by 7:30 to a partly cloudy sky. Quickly the clouds cleared and it turned into a beautiful day for a ride. Flat roads through rock, bush and 'low and behold', farmland. Another pocket of agricultural land with a Mennonite or Amish presence. Do not think it would be an overly productive area!
After a quick lunch in a picnic shelter in Spanish, we were on the road again. The downside of today's ride was all the traffic. Way too much!!! Everyone in a hurry and a couple of 'moron' drivers passing with us coming towards them. For a race of people who call themselves 'intelligent' we sure can do 'stupid things'!!!
Today Eric had a couple of firsts. He saw the first moose of his life as it crossed the road ahead of us, stopping in the middle of the road, reversing direction, falling down and then crossing the road. Eric also had his first 'metric century' ride of his biking career. Well done!
We are staying in the Pinewood Motor Inn in Espanola. As we entered Espanola we saw the reason for the town's existence, pulp and paper. A huge mill dominates the entrance to the town!
Daily Distance = 105.04 km. Time on the bikes = 5 hours 29 minutes. Average Speed = 19.09 km. Maximum Speed = 47.15 km. Wildlife Sightings = Great Blue Heron, Cedar Waxwing, Kingfisher, Moose.
Kevin = 3, Sue = 0, Eric = 1.
P.S. Neil, we saw 3 scenic routes today!
