Chester 158 klm

Today was cool with rain to come later in the morning. I was on the road at 7:30 with the goal to get at least to Liverpool. The route to Liverpool was not coastal so was mostly forest bush once it was out of town. There was a long section where the old highway 3 and the big highway 103 merge with no other option to go east. It turned out that riding this section was OK.  Some good paved shoulders on some sections and reduced speeds on others parts. So a big relief. 

I've been meaning to take a picture of lupins for a few days. They are not as eye catching as the rodadendrons but they brighten up the roadside almost continuously. 

I was caught in a cold rain for the last 15 minutes in to Liverpool and I stopped at a quirky cafe to have great soup and warm up. I had a nice chat with a group of local women at the adjoining table. Eventually the rain stopped and I changed into dry and warmer clothes. I decided to push on to Bridgewater,  about 45 klm away, and see how I felt at that point.  It was a fast ride and after stopping at a timmys for a snack and to wait for another shower to pass I continued on for the last 41 klm to my cousins.

The ride from Bridgwater to Chester had some very pretty spots. The rain was also clearing.

Mahone Bay

I arrived at my cousins Sharon's (and John's) at 6:35 after 158 klm. Felt great. I've had a hot shower and a great meal at a seafood restaurant right on Chester harbour. I will stay here until Sunday and make the final ride to Halifax.