Port Elgin
June 21, 2016 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ 21 °CJust saw a sign for Sunrise Coast route. It goes in the right direction. Very much want to stay off the highway but even on side roads wind is punishing.
Just saw a sign for Sunrise Coast route. It goes in the right direction. Very much want to stay off the highway but even on side roads wind is punishing.
This area is all farms, dairy and grass. All on the ocean. All the houses seem to be in real good shape.
This looks like a very old fishing community. Waves of Scots arrived here starting in the 1700s. There's flags with clan seals on the revitalized waterfront. Can't get any good pictures but it's niceRead more
As you guys know there's a front coming through. Showers are predicted here in the evening. Perfect excuse to stop early. It was a tough day and I'm glad to stop. I'm at a motel in town and did aRead more
This is the causeway to get onto the island. Now to stop in the visitor center and look around.
Stopped for a bite at a little place... it's got no view. Darn, that's like going to the grand canyon and eating with your back to it.
I've stalled as long as I think I safely can and it may pay off.Read more
That was a climb. The road went straight up the side of a mountain and the drop was sheer. I had to concentrate very hard on the road to not get vertgo.