A Matter of Balance
Today I rode on Trans-Canada Hwy’s 50 miles east to Sudbury, then 300 miles south to St. Catherines. All Ontario. It was beautiful scenery, but it had the feel of a US interstate to me. The few towns along the way were for the most part stopovers for travelers to eat or sleep.…
Continue reading Sept 27: Webbwood, Ontario to St. Catherines, Ontario
7 CommentsI’m getting better at the scooter-travel routine. I’ve learned how to pack so that it doesn’t take so much time to put things back on the scooter in the morning or access clothing layers, food, etc. on the road. Also, when and how to refuel has become more efficient. Now…
Continue reading Sept 26: Marquette, Michigan to Webbwood, Ontario
4 CommentsToday’s ride crossed the farmland of northern Michigan, near the southern shore of Lake Superior. It was a short ride of 175 miles because I worked on photos and blog in the morning and didn’t leave Ironwood until 1:00. This is a picture of Bob and Annette Burchell, the owner/operators…
Continue reading Sept 25: Ironwood, Michigan to Marquette, Michigan
4 CommentsI thought I’d never ride off into the rain again, but the weather site predicted clearing skies for the afternoon, and I wanted to test out my new store-bought raingear (frogg toggs) and “waterproof” warm gloves. So I said good-bye and thanks to Marion, Howie and Vicky, got directions from John, and rode off…
Continue reading September 24: Aurora, Minnesota to Ironwood, Michigan
4 CommentsIt rained today, sometimes heavy. Howie told me, in more subtle language, that I’d be foolish to ride today. He has more sense than I do so I took his advice and made this another maintenance day. This time it was blog catch-up, laundry (actually by Marion), and a trip to…
Continue reading Sept 23: Aurora, Minnesota
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