June 30 - Day 27 - Wish we were Dryin' in Dryden

Our overnight stay in the Rushing River Provincial Park, just east of Kenora, was interesting to say the least.  Gusty winds and rain started just after dinner, and continued all night long. The trailer was a shaking, and I really felt for Bill S. who was out in the tent, but he appeared just fine in the morning.  With the winds gusting, we checked the weather and made sure we weren't launching into an even bigger storm, and when Sid came back with word that there was a bit of a window on the radar, we threw down some breakfast and mounted up. 

Staqying under cover at camp

It was windy all right, but mostly out of the SW which was a bit of a change from the head-on crap we have been dealing with.  Rain was on and off, but never really heavy at any point during the day.  It really is a pleasure to be riding this part of the country with its winding roads, plenty of elevation changes, and really good road conditions.  The ride went well, and even though no speed records were broken, there was good pace all day long.  Our stop in Vermillion bay at the local bakery/coffee shop was memorable.......would go back there in a second.  We turned in 120km today when it was all said and done, so another respectable deduction from the total.

 

My R3 is acting up a little, and obviously needs an adjustment on the front end, as my chain is coming off when switching rings.........help.......someone tell me which screw to turn.

I was amazed at the size of the mill, dominating the horizon as we approached Dryden.  Only 8,000 residents here, so wondering how many work in the mill, and what happens if it goes south!

I think this Large Items section of the blog could become a daily thing. Baaaaahhhhhhhhh

The Bill's are quite a team.......very industrious and supportive......glad they are getting their rest.

We were forewarned by Anna and Tai who were heading the other way, that the bugs were bad in Dryden.......quick trip to Canadian Tire took care of that.....trying to figure out how to drink beer/wine and stay protected, and not get arrested as terrorists

So we are hanging out in the breakfast room at the local Holiday Inn, that was nice enough to offer us access to the internet so we could get caught up on the blog........very thankful.......heading to Ignace tomorrow, another 100km or so in less than perfect weather, but getting used to that.......I don't know if I remember what it was like to ride in sunshine, but know that is coming soon..........good night all

LYJ