Around here the phrase "Doing the tide " can mean different things depending on who you speak to. Generally the tide is moving around the tidal fed body of water called the Milford Haven River, taking you around the picturesque community of Guysborough Intervale.
This marks the beginning of our trip. Lesterdale is the name of the little community starting at the bridge near Boylston. I've taken this loop many times by car but yesterday was my first attempt by pedal power.
My friend Cindy suggested we make an attempt since we hinted at it a few times....this can't be so bad so we dig out the bikes and helmets and head off to the Crow's Nest for lunch ....another of Boylston's best kept secrets
Wednesday lunches at the Crow's Nest is beginning to fall victim to their success ....the cars were really stacked up this Wed and what a great way to get out and connect with community ....best lunches and service going Thanks Di an Audry for looking after us! This week was home made fish cakes and salad with strawberry shortcake for dessert.
Pedaling is an interesting endeavor. when you have the good fortune to do it with a friend there is always moments of sharing ideas about what you see but there is more time to just be alone with your thoughts in nature. The odd thing is that I was pedaling along with that thought in my head when Cindy brought out the same reflection. The scents of spring , the sound of the song birds, the gurgling of the little brooks along the way is a much different experience on a bike than on foot ...and by car ...it doesn't even factor.
It is interesting that you can tell a lot about most rural communities by the age and architecture of the churches .St Patrick's, Pictured here, was originally constructed in the 1800's and it's upkeep in a little community like this speaks volumes for the people who live here . In rural communities like this one it is the hub of social and neighbourly activity.(thanks for the picture Isabelle)
The final leg of the journey took us past a few lovingly cared for farms and past Janice's haughty hens very busy with an afternoon scratch in the garden.
So chalk up another one .....or let me scratch another one off my bucket list. On Wednesday "I did the tide " on a bike (dry, very dry) at the suggestion of my friend Cindy and I have to say I'm very happy that I didn't know it was 28km till we were almost finished.
Now where did I put my list?........hmmmm let's see .....Camping on the beach and seeing the sunrise over the bay....ahh I guess that will have to wait till it feels like the ice is no longer in the bay.
Till then how about trying this ....walk barefoot in the in the early morning when the dew is still on the grass and watch how fantastic you feel for the rest of the day! Go look at the day as it begins!
Love and light
Chris
1 comment:
you see, i used to love the dew covered grass...i still like the smell, but i've been around too many dogs to do that now unless i'm walking towards water. that's always a nice thing to do as well.
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