Day 52, Tuesday, August 22/06
Chatham-Miramichi to Shediac Cape, 123km
Coughed a bit during the night but rested. Awake at 5:30 and had shower. Had coffee and a quick chat with Audrey and Bud, our hosts. They were so excited with our cycling but moreover with the "mission" of the Cross Canada Tour. The whole experience for us being in the Miramichi area was unreal! The churches and community had been planning on our arrival since January and their preparation and organization was evident..A-1. They said we were a blessing to them for our devotion and dedication to have the word of God made accessable to all.
We had a chance to clean up the bikes and departed by 9:15 or so. Conditions were ideal, lovely sunny skies and west wind. The highway shoulders were good and we cruised along at 30 kph. Our first rest stop was at the MacDonald home, a private residence in Kouchibouquac. From there it was a 50 km ride to lunch in Bouctouche at the Irving property. We had aservice in the chapel at 2:15. I do not think it a wise decision to hold a service after feeding 60 ravinous cyyclists who are on a rest period! The rest continued in the chapel as many were known to have "nodded off". I came too when I was nudged by Bob, apparently I was breathing heavily. I told Bruce(our leader) that we could hear him snoring.
From Bouctouche it was an hour's ride to Shediac Cape where we are staying at Les freres de trillum....a lovely place that can house us all. Berndt, Warren and I went to the beach on the property, but the tide was low and we walked well out to find a deeper spot to sit. Water temperature was great. We went to the Lighthouse restaurant where our supper had been prearranged. It was Ralph Light's last day with us. He has been with us since Victoria and is a school principal in Lethbridge so has to be back to work now. I will miss him! He was always so encouraging.
Back at our lodging I did some laundry by hande rearranged my bag as I will take excess things to leave in Saint John tomorrow. The younger gals had music going and then the dancing began...what fun! We got rather sweaty!
To Adelard..thank you for your offer for when we got to Shediac..but our day off takes us to Saint John, so we may not have opportunity to meet. Sorry.
Coughed a bit during the night but rested. Awake at 5:30 and had shower. Had coffee and a quick chat with Audrey and Bud, our hosts. They were so excited with our cycling but moreover with the "mission" of the Cross Canada Tour. The whole experience for us being in the Miramichi area was unreal! The churches and community had been planning on our arrival since January and their preparation and organization was evident..A-1. They said we were a blessing to them for our devotion and dedication to have the word of God made accessable to all.
We had a chance to clean up the bikes and departed by 9:15 or so. Conditions were ideal, lovely sunny skies and west wind. The highway shoulders were good and we cruised along at 30 kph. Our first rest stop was at the MacDonald home, a private residence in Kouchibouquac. From there it was a 50 km ride to lunch in Bouctouche at the Irving property. We had aservice in the chapel at 2:15. I do not think it a wise decision to hold a service after feeding 60 ravinous cyyclists who are on a rest period! The rest continued in the chapel as many were known to have "nodded off". I came too when I was nudged by Bob, apparently I was breathing heavily. I told Bruce(our leader) that we could hear him snoring.
From Bouctouche it was an hour's ride to Shediac Cape where we are staying at Les freres de trillum....a lovely place that can house us all. Berndt, Warren and I went to the beach on the property, but the tide was low and we walked well out to find a deeper spot to sit. Water temperature was great. We went to the Lighthouse restaurant where our supper had been prearranged. It was Ralph Light's last day with us. He has been with us since Victoria and is a school principal in Lethbridge so has to be back to work now. I will miss him! He was always so encouraging.
Back at our lodging I did some laundry by hande rearranged my bag as I will take excess things to leave in Saint John tomorrow. The younger gals had music going and then the dancing began...what fun! We got rather sweaty!
To Adelard..thank you for your offer for when we got to Shediac..but our day off takes us to Saint John, so we may not have opportunity to meet. Sorry.
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