We left Turto at about 6:30 a.m. Goal was to get started on the Cabot Trail on Cape Benton and stop somewhere on the trail, or complete it. We had good weather forecasted for this area and we were ready to push to our farthest point east.
I left my credit card in a gas pump in South Carolina, and my replacement card is in my phone as I don’t have the physical one till I get to Michigan where I had the replacement sent, so we both have been learning how to cope with some gas pump challenges. Rick at times gets issues with the pump asking for a pin for his card and he doesn’t have one. I have been running into the stores to either prepay or ask if I can fill up and then tap pay with my iphone after. But today we learned a few new tricks. I found out most of the newer pumps in Canada have tap pay on the pump, so I just use my phone and pump. If not, a lot of the pumps have a prompt option for “Pay Inside”, and when selected, it will let you pump first, the pay which has help both Rick and I.
We make good time this morning, even though there is a good fog for the first hour, but it clears up nicely. About 4 hours later we get to the junction where the cabot trail is and take our pictures. This is basically a 186 mile circle loop which we decided to ride it counter clockwise to get better views from the road and easier access to overlooks on the ocean side, After the pictures, we turn right and start.
The road starts off nice, but it does get bumpy from the winter months as times goes on, and this initial stretch we are doing hasn’t been redone in a bit and is due. We continue on, the scenery at this point is farmland and a few small towns you ride through. It is quite warm, in the mid 80’s and there is a heat advisory in this area. We get to a junction, and we turn left and this leg will start to get us towards the waters edge. The road at this point is much improved and we can pick up some speed.
We stop to get gas and my mandatory coffee – loving some of the new machines here. Fresh ground coffee brewed to order like a Nespresso machine. I can even make my own red eye! We continue and weather starts to cool off as we approach the oceans edge, but as we approach the edge, we approach small towns and the roads seem to deteriorate n the town and we slow down. Lots of tight curves and dips as we pass through the towns.
The day is getting later at this point, and we decide to start looking for a place earlier than later so we are not stuck riding the cape all at once and in the evening and tired. It is a weekend, so the first place we stop has restaurants across the street, but has no vacancies, the next one has a cabin near the water with 4 beds, a bit pricy, more than we need and no A/C. We check it out but decided against it even though they have a restaurant on the premise and a bar!
The next place was a success. A homey cabin, great beds with a cozy comforters, fridge, microwave and AC with a water view. We take it to stop early, relax a bit, and later go back to the other place for dinner at the restaurant.
After a fish and chips dinner, a few beers, and a dessert, we head back where I attempt to keep up on the blog, but fall asleep at 9:30.
Wow! What a beautiful ride! Love the cabins right on the water! Glad you found such a nice spot for the night and were able stop early enough to enjoy the view, and the local hospitality.
Looks like a awesome trip really sorry I’m not out there with you two. Ride on Brothers
AMAZING!!! Looks like a perfect spot to relax & catch up on your blog. Nice ride along the water and looks like great weather, too. I was surprised it’s so warm up there where A/C is a must. It’s been a busy couple of weeks, so I’m still behind on reading & commenting, but decided I better forge ahead and get back to the ones I missed another time. I’ve been keeping track of your progress on my stalker app & a little birdie told me you’d be here sometime next week. Travel safe!
Yes, wow, the cabins on the water look very updated, new, and homey! NICE!