My Brother in law said he had to light a fire in the garage last night...that is near Bathurst NB....

 

Day 11 update... We had such a great day riding in sunshine today! We started out with layers including heavy leather jackets. By noon we had removed the layers and moved to lighter weight jackets. By mid afternoon, we had stored all jackets and were comfortably riding in long-sleeved t-shirts. It felt so good after the past 11 days in much cooler wind!
Today's ride was almost entirely on really small, back country roads -- by design! The countryside throughout New England is so very beautiful. We left Wilton, ME and headed across to New Hampshire. For both of those States, we were inland, riding through wooded mountain roads, tiny towns (including Mexico ), and along fast running streams. Then we crossed the line into Vermont -- still hilly, but a bit more open and rolling and dotted with stunning farms between the forest greenery.
In all of our travels over the past ten days, we've seen literally hundreds of signs warning to be alert for deer and moose. Today we finally found proof that these creatures are actually back among the trees. Just as we rode out of Montpelier, VT, we had to stop quickly as a lovely doe stood out in the middle of the road, totally unfazed by the motorcycles and their riders. It was as though she was going to make very sure we were actually stopped with plenty of space for her, then she calmly turned and strolled slowly off the road, up the bank, and into the trees. She was within the town limits, so is likely very used to sharing space with vehicles and people. Other than the doe, the only other wildlife we have seen today was a small flock of wild turkeys beside the road.
We took a 25 minute ride across Lake Champlain from Vermont to Essex, NY on a small open ferry, then rode on to the town of Saranac Lake and checked into our motel. Lake Placid is 7 miles down the road, and we rode over to see the sights, wander the main street, and get a bite to eat. Interestingly, the olympic facilities here continue to be used regularly for training and practice by athletes, and the shops on main street display all sorts of olympic memorabilia for sale even 36 years after the 1980 olympics.

 

Looks like you're having a blast.

 

Day 12.... another gorgeous, sunny day! We loved the winding back-road riding south through the Adirondacks. Lakes dot the entire area, seemingly with no more than a mile between them, and every one of them hosts a little settlement along its shore. At frequent intervals there are attractive inns and little motels inviting travelers to stop and play in the water during the summer, and on nearby ski hills in the winter.
We ended up in Rome, NY where we stopped for lunch and a short visit with the owner of the local Indian motorcycle shop. Brad and his brother, Dick Tibbits who some of my friends know well, grew up in that community working and riding with their dad who first opened the motorcycle shop there back in the 1940s. We had the pleasure of riding the area with Dick and Brad several years ago, and it was nice to see him again.
Leaving Rome, we took to the interstate for the first time since we headed north into Canada on July 1. As we moved west at highway speed to Erie, PA, we rolled through the miles quickly, but it was a bit sad to know this means our adventure is almost over and we will be back home soon. There are a few mixed feelings..... it will be good to be home, back on our schedule, and not eating out for every meal, but we have had such fun and have wonderful memories from the trip.

 

Looks like a nice batch of memories

 

Hey Mike sounds like you had a great trip. Home safe and sound which is the ultimate goal we all pray for everyday when riding on a trip.
As I am a Canadian and have road the Cabot Trail twice, many thanks for yo

 

Sorry hit wrong button!
Thanks for your update on the Cabot Trail construction.
I have posted in the Canada section.
Excellent posts for you trip. All the best!!

 

Hey there 60Mike, nice ride report, thanks for the write up.
I am in the maritimes this week, drove the Cabot Trail in a rental car today. You are right about the road construction. I think the gravel sections are the least worry...the entire loop is filled with rough sections and giant potholes. This road needs quite a bit of work.
I don't want to deter anyone from making the trip, just giving a heads up. Traffic was light, the scenery is amazing, great people too.
Ride safe