Quiet and Leisurely Beginning

Our day began in a leisurely way, which is fine with me. It is vacation after all. We headed out a bit later than planned, but it gave the rain clouds a chance to move on out. Starting a motorcycle vacation without rain gear on is a big plus in my book.

The first day for Andy and me was over mostly familiar roads along route 9 into Brattleboro. We stopped here for lunch in a local park, then up and over Hogback Mountain. The skies were clear and the air so clean the views were great. Then on into New York and finally to interstate 90 and to our first night at Lake Oneida.

There were a few small things that can cause a moment’s disconcertion. A small bird flew low across the road, took a somersault and land to my left, deader than a doornail. It was only later that Lee told of it hitting his windshield. Then there was the moment on interstate 90 when Lee suddenly went to the breakdown lane. Then pick up speed again and back to the roadway. He had hit the kill switch by accident.

None of these were of any great concern. We are thankful Lee has a windshield because at those speeds a bird in the face would have hurt like hell. As for the bike heading to the breakdown all of a sudden, we all maneuver expertly and it was but a blip on the radar in the scheme of things. We arrived safe and sound to our destination, ate more than we intended for supper, and made our plans for tomorrow. Now for some sleep, to dream about the shores of Lake Ontario, and viewing the falls from our neighbor’s door. Tout va bien!