One thing we do miss on the road is the ability to simply go downstairs and throw in a load of laundry. As we met in a laundromat a bit over 20 years ago visiting one to clean our clothes is like a walk down memory lane.
This year, as we hike the Superior Hiking Trail, we noted that it uses this bike trail as a temporary detour as trail maintenance is being done on the SHT. As we had good memories of the bike trail AND it just happened to travel the 14 miles from our campsite to the town of Beaver Bay we decided that a short bike trip might be in order.
12 years ago we cycled our tandem around Lake Superior and had a wonderful time on the Gitche-Gami bike trial that covers almost 30 miles or so of the North Shore in Minnesota. You can read more about this wonderful bike path at http://www.ggta.org/
Boy was it a hot day! Being out in the sun versus generally being in the woods really makes a difference. I remembered the trail as relatively flat and along the lake shore but Laurie remembered differently. She was right. There were many ups and downs as the trail “kissed” the shore and then left it many times.
About an hour later we were putting our clothes into a machine at the laundromat named “The Mother Load”. Great name. Off to lunch at Camp 61, a nice touristy restaurant. Fish and chips were ordered as we actually saw the fisherman bringing in the fish we ate! Very good indeed.
We made it to Alabama. And now we’re sitting at Urgent Care because I lifted cast iron Planters over the weekend and did something to my back. After no sleep and hardly being able to move this morning. I think the two days of driving didn’t help. After this and hopefully some nice strong medication we’re going to sit in a saltwater pool and rest for 2 days. hopefully we will get enough relief to go try the Segway Tour on the Chattahoochee River. But you never know. Sounds like you two are having lots of adventures! Laundry can be an adventure in it self when away from home. How is the trailer treating you?
Looks like you are mastering the scooter.
Be well and keep us updated on your travels.
Hope your back heals ASAP. I absolutely hate back problems more than anything. Just noticed some issues coming on myself but fingers crossed they go away. Enjoy the relaxation(and meds!) If you can, the segways are awesome! The trailer (we call it the bullet now as it sounds nicer :)) is doing very nicely except for the fact that it is very cheaply built. I have been able to fix all things that have broken but dont understand why certain things could not have been designed or built better? Keep us updated on the back and try your best to enjoy. Thanks for commenting on the blog. It is great to hear from you.
Maybe Beaver Bay population includes counting the dam-building critters! I like the totem/statue at the motel. Looks like it is carved from a section of a tree.
How many beavers does it take to add up to one human on the census? Maybe this is some of the voter fraud politicians talk about all the time?
Glad to hear all is well and you are having fun. Seems like the weather has been pretty good.
Compared to all the rain back home we are having wonderful weather. 68 and sunny these past few days. Too cold for most of the bugs!
Its about time you guys enjoyed some luxuries and bought a scooter. I’ve been considering one as a midlife crisis because I rarely use the car.