Tonight's blog is really for the Fukawi - specifically those who tried to get to the Maritimes and ended up touring New England some years back.
We set out from St. Andrews NB this morning headed for St. Stephen/Calais ME. We toured into St. Stephen and made straight for the bridge. I had forgotten how short it was and how close the two countries are across the river. The US Customs guy couldn't have been nicer and within seconds we were on our way. Calais hasn't changed a bit!
The day's ride was a wonderful contrast to most of our time in the Maritimes. Gone were the TCH and 4 lane super highways. We spent the day riding beautiful back roads which were partly familiar to me. Through Bangor ME, and on to Bethel, scene of one of the most hilarious Fukawi nights ever.
Sadly, the Victoria Inn has fallen even further into disrepair and neither The nor I felt like staying there.
We're in the Chapman Inn at the top of town and our host, Fred, couldn't be more accommodating. He even let us use his washer and dryer - which we sorely needed!
Dinner was at 22 Broad and was just first class.
Also guys, how come we never found the pub at the foot of Main St.? Outstanding Guinness!
Hmm. Are we starting to drink a lot?
So the whole day was a replay of part of a Fukawi ride. The twist? We became the first Fukawi to cross that bridge on a motorbike!
Montreal tomorrow - and the end of our ride? I wonder (but feel pretty confident).
Too bad about the Inn. Good luck tomorrow.
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