OK, so I can’t spell. My dad’s been telling me for years and spell check…well I just ignore it. Meriwether Lewis (or was it Clark?) said that if a man can’t spell a word more than one way he lacks creativity… well I am fairly creative.
Anyway it is Pedal and Sea… not the way I spelled it (peddle). And they are amazing people running an amazing business.
I broke a pedal - because I am a heavy boy, apparently, and they buzzed out to bring me another one. Aren’t they great?
And though I am camping, they brought it to the Mecklenburg Inn (where I am staying this weekend) - which is maybe the ONLY place to stay when you are in Nova Scotia. Suzi, an incredible chef and a great sailor, received it and sometime tomorrow I am going to upgrade to it. Until then I am creaking along. Still a good bike though.
If you’re a cyclist who is planning a Nova Scotia vacation, but would prefer not to lug a heavy bike around, then cal them! They rent bikes by the bushel. Pedal & Sea stocks a modern fleet of hybrid bikes made by the best manufacturers, including Gary Fisher and Opus. I went with a hybrid and found it to be perfect for cruising the lighthouse route.
And here’s what’s really cool… they are happy to rent you a bike for a day, or for a week. That’s often the case with people traveling in Nova Scotia…. (like me) They decide to spend a day riding along the coast, only to become love struck…. or moonstruck…or awestruck. Or maybe all three! Pedal and Sea can even recommend some nice country inns and restaurants along the route… and in my case they are helping me get BACK to the airport. Amazing!
I’m one of those AWESTRUCK people. And I am doing all that I can to be here from July to September next year. The place is just incredible.
And biking is really a wonderful way to explore a wonderful place. In addition, they also offer all-inclusive kayaking day tours on Nova Scotia’s South Shore. I’d like to do the kayaking… maybe next time.
Anyway, it’s been another day in paradise. I sailed all day on a Bluenose and then did some race strategy conversations until the early evening. After that I was invited to a party with a local sailing hot shot who races International One Designs and it was a fantastic party. Great people, great food catered by the Kiwi Cafe and one of the most beautiful houses I have ever been to.
Till tomorrow…
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