Indian Lake

So, the sun finally came out. We had a great breakfast next door to the motel and packed up. We got a great sendoff, from the older couple in the room next door and the family on the other side who gathered to take our picture as we rolled out of the parking lot. The rest day helped: we felt energized and arrived in Tupper Lake, about 20 miles away, for an ice cream stop and a break. The terrain is a little more forgivng, with some rolling hills but nothing like the last few days. Towns were spaced well today - Tupper Lake at 20, then Long Lake where we enjoyed roast beef sandwiches on the beach while watching sea planes take off and land, Blue Mountain Lake, and then finally Indian Lake where we stopped for the night. It was not a day without it's frustrations. The bike wasn't shifting quite right because of a worn cable and chain, and it fell over at a rest stop and got a ding on the top tube. Bob was able to replace the chain and adjust the cable, which should help with the shifting. We'll know tomorrow. We settled into our Motel, the Adirondack Trail, owned by Martha. Martha had left with her kids and grandkids who are visiting, but thoughtfully left out some room keys and registration forms so that we could settle in and pay when she returned. The bar across the street, the gathering place in this end of town, had decent food and even a Bass Pale Ale. So the plan for tomorrow is breakfast in town and on to Caroga Lake. We might be able to close our loop on Wednesday.