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OK, back from an incredible week in Nova Scotia with Jersey Girl. We split the long drive up by starting from Portland ME in Thursday evening and sleeping at a truck stop on the Trans Canada Highway. Then finished up the long slog to our campsite at Ingonish by Friday afternoon.
Yes, we trailered the bikes. Before you bust on us for this let me say it was the best thing since sliced bread! We reserved a campsite at Broad Cove for 4 nights. Once we set up the van/canopy/outdoor kitchen the van didn't turn a wheel until we left on monday afternoon. We lived in comfort with my new awning and ARB fridge and I was able to bring my surf gear just in case...
The waves were pumping when we pulled up, so I jumped in for a surf at the rivermouth right at our campsite and caught a handful of bombs. The rip current was intense. Nobody else in the water.
The next day was foggy and rainy, so we rode to Baddeck to see the Bell Museum and generally poked around.
Saturday dawned clear as a bell so we geared up and rode the Cabot Trail counter clockwise. Ingonish is the entrance to the highlands up north, and the ride was spectacular right out of the gate. We stopped to hike the Skyline Trail, which is a do not miss!
Then lunch in Cheticamp, and finished up the southern part of the loop in the afternoon. Honestly, if I were to skip one thing next time, it would be the ride from cheticamp to Baddeck. It's pretty, but not spectacular like the highlands.
Good weather returned for Sunday, so we hiked middle head and went on a whale watch. THese were also not to be missed. Gorgeous!
Monday was another sparkling day so we rode Ingonish to Meat Cove (northern most community), to Cheticamp, and then back tracked to Ingonish. No stopping to gawk this time. Just riding and getting into the flow of the road.
I give this trip a 10 out of 10. Trailering up and back was key, and gave us the van to use as home base.
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