The ride to Hart

Hot weather predicted for today, so we got up early to ride.  Had a quick breakfast of bagels and rolls, with a little coffee, and go t on the trail about 8:30 AM.  It was such a nice morning to ride.  The birds were singing, very few people on the trail.  The air was refreshingly cool.  I wore a light wind breaker for the first 40 minutes.

Stopped in Shelby for breakfast > saw the "taco van" that we ate lunch at when we rode PALM 30.  Also found one of the PALM road markers that indicated the places where we should turn.  Since I hadn't taken a picture of it on the palm ride, I stopped and took a picture.

Had breakfast at the Shelby Bakery, owned and operated by the "Donut Princess" for 30 years.  It is right next to the post office on the  morning shade, side of the street.  Parked the trike, with Button in his carrier, in front of the post office window, so he wouldn't block the door.  He "chittered" for a few minutes, but then settled down.  We had a nice leisurely breakfast and got back on the trail.  it was so nice to know that we had no schedule to adhere to, and could take our time.

A bit further down the trail we came across a mini "stone henge."  No idea who made it or how long it was there.  It was interesting to look at.

Just past that, was a garage sale, of course I stopped.  I found a beautiful decorative plate, for $2.00.  Very unique, unlike anything I've seen.

Bought 2 other small things, said goodbye to Tammy and "Eva the Diva" dog.

Went back to where Tony and Button where waiting, in the shade.

 Tony asked what I bought, asking if I bought anything big that we would have have to bring the car to pick it up, later.  Of course he was kidding..but stanger things have happen, so the voice of experience, may have been expressing it's self.

It was getting warmer, we were grateful for the shade on the trail, riding through several tunnels of trees.

Rode under a walking bridge that went over the trail.  

Rode past an asparagus farm.  I've never seen one so close up before.  The asparagus is a very light green.  There was no shade there, and we sure felt the rising heat and humidity.

We were happy to have some shade again.

Stopped at Country Dairy in New Era for an ice cream cone.  I was glad to see that it is owned and operated by a christian family.

They operate a  4th generation dairy farm that sells only products that are free of BST

Got back to the Montgomery Inn around 4:00. glad for an air conditioned room and a shower.  We rode 44 miles today.

 Stopped at an antique store in Montague, the only one of many that was open.  Found a bargain, an etched window for $5.00.

Went to supper at the Harbor View Grill around 5:30 PM.  A nice view of the White Lake Harbor, and excellent food.  It was a perfect ending to a perfect day.