Day 34 Dunrobin, ON to Montpelier, VT
September 2nd, 2009 | 
Author: The day today was just the best for weather – sunshine all the way – and the riding was great. Darlene and I left Ottawa around 10 after having coffee with Janice and Cathy. We headed south for Prescott to cross the US border into upstate New York. Thank you to Dan for recommending a route through to Lake Placid. I can certainly understand why the “Easy Riders” love to ride Rte 68 and Rte 56 – it was really nice.
We crossed the bridge into New York – but I took no pictures because the entire bridge was steel grating only. It was all I could do to keep control with the steel grating and winds as we crossed. The US customs fellow was not the friendliest today – there was absolutely no traffic – maybe he just wanted someone to talk to but he could have been friendlier about it…It was not long before we entered into Adirondack Park. The Thirsty Moose Pub & Grub was right beside a leather shop we stopped at but we didn’t go in – too early in the day!!!!!! But the owner of the leather shop recommended a great restaurant in Lake Placid. We ate on the patio at “The Cottage”. The food was fantastic for a great price – and there was lots of food. We stopped at a couple of shops but didn’t linger long. We weren’t sure what time the ferry crossed Lake Champlain…
We took the ferry from Essex, NY to Vermont just outside Burlington. We arrived just as one ferry was leaving but we didn’t have to wait long for the next one. Both Dar and I met some wonderful people as we crossed on the ferry. The fellow I spoke with from Vermont shook my hand when we left – he was just so impressed with the journey we have done…
We are now in Vermont staying in Montpelier. We drove 436 km but that doesn’t include the ferry ride. It really was a great day for riding – it is so nice to be into country roads and off the big highways. Not a lot of traffic today but we certainly saw a lot more motorcycles.
Yesterday I didn’t include our km because Dar was off visiting with family – and that’s her job to calculate at the end of each day. So yesterday we had traveled 520 km.
We will be following Rte 2 through the White Mountains right to Bangor (or area close to it) tomorrow. I tried to talk Darlene into driving up to the top of Mt. Washington but it ain’t going to happen folks. Did I tell you that she is afraid of heights – and she has already done more than her fair share of mountains – so I’ll let her off this time.
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Good Morning Nancy and Darlene:(cathy)
After a month, I feel like I am family and am going to miss this blog. I have gained about 10 pounds from all the food that you have eaten.. The fudge was the best and the sundue in california came in a close second…
What I really want to say is a very big “THANK YOU” for taking me with you.I hope that I was no problem…Who would have thought that you three would have followed your dreams..But you did it… With a lot of us watching at the home front…I hope some day that I get to meet you Darlene……Drive carefully and stay safe…sherry and Patrick(paddy)
Mt Washington is a must to do on your bike! The speed is slow enough to enjoy the scenery as well as drive. Too bad you will miss it! But as you mention – you have seen lots of other amazing sites. It is close enough to home to come back and do it another time!
Hello Ladies
Miss you a lot wish I was with you and of course I am in spirit.leaving tonight with the car. See you at home.Richard sends his regards and says you can stay here anytime and ride safely. Cathy