A Mini-Canada

These were the words used to describe Nova Scotia by the woman who sat next to us while we were munching on bread and cheese at lunch in the otherwise unimpressive town of Brooklyn. Overall a beautiful ride from Burnt Coat in the morning, passing pastoral farmland with views down to the bay.  Also stopped at the no longer operational Kerosene lighthouse in Walton.

The stretch from Brooklyn to Windsor was unpleasant, but we got off the main road and added a few miles, which included a jaunt down go Grand Pre, a UNESCO site and the center of Acadia in the 1700s. Impressive visitor center and grounds. Very Canada as Jon would say.

The day ended in Wolfville, a pretty busy place (for Nova Scotia). Serendipity stuck again as we walked into a bike shop and were advised a different and quieter route through Annapolis Valley. Tomorrow, Mark heads to Annapolis Royal,while Jon rides to Halifax to pick up Donna.

A sun-splashed, warm, hilly, 72 miles, 3600 vertical.  By guest blogger  Mark.