Well, I know how you’ve all been breathlessly awaiting the first 2019 instalment of Retirement Rides so here goes.
Unlike previous summers this year’s is unusual due to a number of scheduled events that would make an extended journey impracticable. First I have accepted an invitation to the first ever reunion of my 1967 high school graduation class in August. Then, having decided that I wanted to visit les Îles de la Madeleine, there’s this little thing of being able to book passage on the ferry from Souris PEI. It turns out that nothing was available in July. Ergo a June trip; but not too early because I have no interest in riding in near sub-zero temperature. And since I Was in Toronto this past Thursday and had an early Father’s Day breakfast and visit with my two wonderful sons, Pierre-Alain and Jean-François yesterday, and have agreed to be the M C at an appreciation diner in Ottawa on the 26th, this retirement ride will just fit in the available time slot. Who says being retired is uncomplicated.
I finished packing last night and left Orléans under mostly sunny skies around 9:30 this morning. Except for a quick stop at Timmy’s in Hawkesbury, I rode uneventfully, and at times speedily, to Trois Rivière. I have a lovely 2nd floor corner room at the Hotel Oui Go on Notre Dame Street. I am looking forward to my first dinner on the road and wish you were all here.
I hope to include some pictures with future posts.
Take care!!
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