Lake Ontario- a tent by the water

5/25

After a day of bombing the interstate and navigating a busy Toronto, Alex and I made camp near the tranquil waters of Lake Ontario at Presqu’lle Provincial Park just west of Kingston, Ontario. The trip odometer read 545 miles, and we were ready for some rest and relaxation. We found a vacant site near the water’s edge, which was not difficult because the entire park was nearly empty apart from a friendly elderly couple who passed by on a foot trail, and set up camp.

Alex used his man skills to build a fire out of wet timber while I pitched the tent. We wasted little time and cooked the little frozen (and now not so frozen) pizzas that had been strapped to our bikes since crossing the border over the open flames. Soon we were sitting down on the rocky shore eating our tasty treats, skipping stones, and watching the sun set. Not bad.

We woke up early and got out of Dodge to avoid any fees that we may or may not have been aware of. From there, our next destination was the High Peaks of the Adirondack Mountains, a place we have heard much about through friends who have spent summers working at Deerfoot Lodge. On the way east to the land of the red, white, and blue we stopped at a good ol' country diner for some eggs, toast, journaling, and chatting with the locals. This is a favorite time of the day for me, and everyone seems to be interested in our little journey. It's fun to listen to their recommendations for spots nearby that we cannot miss.