Super Sunny Sunday

Didn't do any cycling yesterday, but Bob did get his bike tuned ( by Bill, the owner) at Darling's Island Bike shop. I purchased another computer for my bike but IT DOES NOT WORK...so on MOnday, a return visit. This is getting discouraging. I am not impressed with "Cat Eye" computers!!
Sunday it was sort of misty and humid when we set off for church. I was Layreading thsi morning and the service seemed longer than usual. I was trying to gaze through the beautiful stained glass windows to see if the weather was improving. OUr church (St. Luke's in Gondola Point) is a "National Historic Site", a beautifully restored small country church with wonderful stained glass windows. I was told that besides the beauty of the stained glass they restrict the the view when trying to gaze outside...I supposed to keep one's attention during a sermon, etc. Luckily today the door at the back was open and I could clearly see the sun beginning to shine!! We were late leaving as we stayed behind to chat with our friends as this was our final Sunday before we head off to Victoria. Our church family has been so supportive of our upcoming venture, both financially and with their good wishes and prayers. We appreciate everything that they have done for us!!

I made a brunch and then it was on our bikes and off by 12:30. We were up on the Vincent Road when I discovered that I had forgotton a spare tube. Bob went back to get it and I continued on our planned route. I got to the top of Stockfarm and ran into Sonya and Gretchen who were taking a cycling break. We chatted while waiting for Bob. Bob and I continued on through the Hammond River, to Titusville and then out through Saltsprings to Norton. We stopped to share a popsicle. The weather was quite humid and although it doesn't seem to affect me when cycling, the heat certainly catches up when you are stopped. I was soaked with perspiration and it was dripping into my eyes!! We headed back along to Kredyl's in Hampton where we replenished our water and then onward through the Lower Norton Shore Rd, to Ketchum and up to the Hill Road. The scenery at the top is lovely. I am hoping to post the picture of a mother cow and her calf that were running along besides us, our fans. It was a push to get home as we were to meet Glen and Dorothy at Vito's for dinner at 6. We were still on the ferry to Gondola Point at 5:35...needless to say it was a quick spin from the ferry to home (6 km) and then into the shower and back out the door. We were only 10 minutes late.

We were surprised to see Dana, Nadine, Gary, Carole, Barb as well as Glen and Dorothy. It was nice to be with our cycling friends to celebrate our "farewell" dinner. Thank's Glen and Dorothy for arranging it!! Gary had done the Saint John Triathalon that morning and he did well, bettering the time he had anticipated, so was rather pleased with himself...and we were pleased for him. Way to go.