We took the motorcycles out on a longer distance ride. The Mr on the new British beauty, and I on the little Rebel. We made a day out of it and drove to Malabar Farm. We’ve been there in early spring for the maple syrup thing, so this time we went to check out the farm itself. The animals, of course, caught my attention. And I was crazy fascinated by all the snails in the nearby pond. They were so big!

We wanted to stop by a local place for food on the way home, and wouldn’t you know it all but the bigger chain restaurants were closed! Boo! It was a Sunday, though, and it can be hard to find local places open around here on Sundays. So we stopped at a truck stop with a Subway. Not exactly what we imagined when we headed out, but it was at least better than nothing!

I love my beat up little Honda Rebel, I really do.  It’s great for around town. It isn’t great for long trips, though, or highways. And it’s not something the husband and I can both ride together.

So we were due for an upgrade. I fell hard for this blue/cream Triumph America. It took serious courage to test drive it, because it is so much bigger than what I’m used to, but once I got it out there it was a blast! The Mr can ride it comfortably, but it’s small enough for me to ride too. And we can ride 2-up together for road trips, too (once we practice, of course).  I’m currently picturing packing a picnic and taking a ride across the state on weekends, but we’ll definitely have to work up to that!

I’ve nicknamed this bike my TARDIS, seeing how Triumphs are British bikes and the color is blue. :)