Hyclass Ocean Campground,
Havre Boucher, Nova Scotia
I left Halifax in my rear mirror this morning and made an almost direct run for Havre Boucher and the Hyclass Ocean Campground, were I would spend my first night under the stars. I took a little detour off the highway suggested by my GPS and what an amazing ride that turned out to be. For an hour or so I rode along a very twisty and hilly stretch of country two lane through farm and dairy land. For the most part I had the road to myself and it was so peaceful and perfect. I can't get over how much this part of Nova Scotia resembles northern Minnesota.
After that little excursion it was back on the highway and up to Havre Boucher. The owners of the campground are so friendly, we talked for about 30-45 minutes before I ever went to my campsite; which by the way is right on a peninsula jutting out on a calm ocean bay. It's charming and quiet.
They have hot showers here, they're on a timer and it costs you a loonie for 3 minutes. Now, I don't know what a loonie is, but I gave a guy an American Abe Lincoln and he gave me seven pieces of pirate treasure. One of those gold coins got me a hot shower, so I'll assume one piece of pirate gold is a "loonie".
Tomorrow I'll cross over to Cape Breton Island and ride the Cabot Trail, considered by many to one of the best motorcycle roads in the world. It's going to be a long day, with a lot of saddle time and amazing scenery. Tomorrow night I'll sleep in North Sydney, Nova Scotia; the day after, I'll be on the boat to Newfoundland.
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