Today was the most perfect day for a bike ride. Not too hot, with some clouds floating about to give us just the right level of coolness. The arduous task always seems to get ready to go. Although I think this time we managed in a timely fashion. Biking is also a wonderful way for me to cross train as I get ready to run the Nova Scotia Half Marathon in Barrington.
The first fun part, tackling the little shed with a whole lot of stuff.
Oh my. There they are sitting nice and neat out in front. Hmmmm now I do wonder who did that? Someone has been tidying things up.
Just a quick hitch up and we are ready to roll.
We head up to Upper Tantallon, one of several entries to the Rails to Trails, Biking and Hiking system. A quick study of the map and we decide this time to head toward the BLT (which I refer to as Bacon Lettuce and Tomato, which is actually Beechville, Lakeside, Timberlea) and the Rumrunners Trail. I know for a fact this is a much cooler way to go. The trail is not as wide and the trees almost touch at the top, creating a beautiful canopy of shade. Also there is not as much open space.
It is not too long before we hear our first babbling brook.
Now we are heading into some very pretty stuff.
Every turn was like a post card. Everything was so fresh and lush and water, water, water, everywhere.
Ah. There it is. I think we can now relate. lol
Um....buddy, there will be no sitting on a bench today. What are you doing, waiting for a bus?
Aha. Now I see you are watching the young girlies swimming in the water. Schmuck.. Come on we have riding to do.
Nova Scotians love to paint their bridges. We think this one is particularly interesting.
All in all we travelled 22 kms on the Rails to Trails today. Wow that is like a half marathon. Now why did that seem so much easier than running 22 kms?
I hope you enjoyed our afternoon on the Trails, exploring this beautiful Atlantic Province just as much as we did.
