Back home again

Yesterday we did a quick 36 mile from St. Raymond into Quebec.  Once again we marveled at the wonderful bike infrastructure, as we rode on well marked trails into and through the city.  We have even ridden on bike detours, as well marked as the main routes, to take us around construction or other obstacles. This investment seems even more impressive when you consider that the biking season is only about 7 months of the year.  Many shared routes are in effect only from mid-April to mid-October, and the metal poles separating the bikers from traffic are removed in winter.  

We drove from Quebec to Lake George, New York yesterday afternoon and made it back to DC today. Guess it is time to start planning my next adventure.  

        

             One more lovely view on yesterday's ride.

                                   

                                      In search of a bathroom, we stopped at a First Nations 

                                      hotel and museum where this wonderful art was displayed. 

                                   

                                       My bike was a frequent roommate on the trip.  I hope it 

                                       won't be lonely in the garage.

       

           In line for 45 minutes at the border.  Things looked different as soon as we crossed back.  In general, everything in Canada seems much neater and better tended.  We definitely appreciated all the immaculate bathrooms and port-a-potties, a subject dear to bikers!

                                   

                                       Yoga on the beach at Lake George this morning

                                    

                                       End of the trail for my bike seat.  It has given me 

                                       thousands of miles of good service.