Shelburne 162 klm

That's about how I was feeling yesterday evening. Disappointed that the riding was poor, that this last stretch was going to take more time and be more complicated. Thank you to those who helped me get back to focusing on enjoying the ride rather than anticipating it's end.

View of Yarmouth harbour in the morning  as I left.  Never did see it at high tide.  Note the big ferry that goes to Portland Maine in the harbour.  I headed out at 8:30 and followed the old highway 3 which stays closer to the ins  and outs of the coast. It was another very scenic ride without much traffic. I tried a 5 klm section of rail trail that was a short cut on one of the highways meandering bends but the trail was poor for my needs.

Cute little old place overlooking the ocean.

The coloured  things are floating markers that fishermen use to mark the location of their nets and lobster traps.

Colourful fishing gear.

One of many small harbours. 

At a snack break at 2 pm about 90 klm along I planned where I would end up. The next place with accommodations was Shelburne,  just 35 klm away. By highway. My route was over 70 klm with a few late afternoon hills thrown in. 

But it was very pretty on a smooth road with no traffic.

Stopped to dip my foot in the ocean for the first time.  Not as cold as I anticipated. 

It is a quiet Thursday evening in Shelburne.  I don't seem particularly tired after the ride. Can't figure out tomorrow's ride since highway 3 seems to merge with the larger 103 and there are no coastal roads. I called a local bike shop and the owner said that people cycle that section of 103 all the time. Well, I will have a look at it and the rail trail again.