62.6 miles (100.7 km)/ +920.3 ft/ Total distance 665.2 miles (1,070.5 km)
No theme today, just a mix of this and that from the road.
Along the lake shore, there are many varieties of birds. I think the Ontarians are definitely “bird people,” because I have seen several of these apartment complexes for the purple martins. This one was particularly busy:
On the road near Nanticoke, I met Billy Parker, who has been cycling across Canada for a decade. See the linked article for more info. He has 100 pounds of possessions loaded on his bike. Today he was walking, since he said he had “seat” issues. He was headed east to Selkirk.
As I came toward Nanticoke, I saw a huge coal-fired power plant on the lake shore. Apparently it is shut down and will be decommissioned. Just west of it there was a big sand and gravel operation. This was interesting to see, since I had just read the piece in the New Yorker about sand. I’m not sure if this operation was producing volleyball sand or construction aggregates (the latter is more likely).
Erie Canal in the news: See this article from today’s New York Times! If the link doesn’t work, just look for Erie Canal in the top stories.
The lighthouse in Port Dover (where I’m staying tonight):
In case of existential crisis, Ontario is the place to be. I saw this sign many times:
Judy's Bike Ride 2017 
Purple Martin houses were popular in Indiana where I grew up. Design hasn’t changed much in 60 years.
Very cool that you are staying in the lighthouse. How did you arrange that? I wonder. Let us know how it was!
I’m very impressed with your mileage. You are a trooper.
I’m staying in Port Dover but not in the lighthouse. In a hotel!
Darn! Well a hotel will be nice too!
Looks like you are finally getting some good weather! Glad to see that the purple martins are still plentiful there — we are having trouble keeping a handful nesting at Shilshole in Seattle. I enjoyed a few nights camping at Port Burwell Provincial Park last summer — tiny town but a decent restaurant just north of the lighthouse. Enjoy the ride through rural Ontario — you’ll be back in the states all too soon. — Dave
Looks beautiful Judy! Glad you got some sunshine. Have a wonderful ride!