Resetting
Last year at this time, I was in Portland, ME getting ready for a 500-mile bike tour around the Gaspé Peninsula. A number of people… Read More »Resetting
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2018 in a Nutshell
I’ve been thinking of what to write these last few days of 2018. Some weird cycles ended 10 years ago (or began to end), and… Read More »2018 in a Nutshell
Bike Rides and Rescue Operations
Yesterday my friends and I drove out to Alexander Springs for a bike ride and swim.
The initial plan was to drive to San Antonio and ride hills. It occurred to me that with the heat, that ride could be miserable right now. So another friend suggested a ride the involved a dip in the springs along the way. Good recommendation!Read More »Bike Rides and Rescue Operations
Post-Vacation Recovery
It’s about a week and a half since I returned from my bike tour. I’ve been recovering the whole time.
Je Ne Regrette Rien
Sometimes you think you want something, and then you bite off more than you can chew. My bike trip was nearly like that.Read More »Je Ne Regrette Rien
To Milbridge and Beyond
Our bike trip ended on 06/16. We crashed with Warm Showers hosts that night. The next day we loaded up the bikes and the car for a trip to visit Jon’s aunt and partner in Milbridge, ME.Read More »To Milbridge and Beyond
Day 13-En Fin
Saturday, June 16. The last day of the trip. I woke cool and comfortable in the room Bruce had provided the day before. I would have liked to have slept longer, but the sun was bright (Why wouldn’t it be? It came up at 4:30 a.m.!), and I heard voices below. Even though it was only 6:30 a.m., I feared I was the last one up.Read More »Day 13-En Fin
Day 12-Port Daniel to New Richmond
We awoke on June 15 at Les Acres Tranquilles near Port Daniel to the breakfast portion of our bed & breakfast. The most delicious pain du perdue (i.e. French toast) I’ve ever had. Also orange juice, small cinnamon rolls and tartlettes, fresh yogurt. Délicieux!
Day 11-Percé to Port Daniel
We woke to sun in Percé on June 14 after a night of camping at the Geoparc of Percé. The forecast had shown rain all day long, so it was a nice surprise. Read More »Day 11-Percé to Port Daniel