Thursday August 24, Day 54 Shediac Cape to Charltottetown, 145 km

Slept quite well last night with only a few coughing spells. Up early, before 6 to pack our stuff and get ready. It was only 7 degrees outside so we had to don heavier clothing. It was still dark when we tried to find our bikes which we had parked in the barn the other day. We cycled 5 km into Shediac for our breakfast before we hit the road for the day. Bob had his first flat as we left from breakfast. Lots of glass on the road. I meant to say that when we were in Saint John yesterday and Chris and I were at Opera using the internet, well, I was reading the comments that people post on my blog and I was reading one from Judy Gillis when all of a sudden, I felt someone tap me on the shoulder and it was her husband Rod!! Neat to see him, and at that particular time!! The ride this morning was great as we watched the sun come up and the wind at our backs. The shoulder of the road was great as it was wide and we could ride side by side. I spent a bit of time talking with Berndt. We had our first rest stop in Port Elgin at about 45 km. From there it was on to meet the trailors for transporting the bus at the bridge. It was neat to ride over the bridge in the van as it is high and you could look over the sides at the water etc. It was a tad windy. On the other side Bob and I ran into Shandy, a friend and cyclist from our area. It was neat to see her. Back on the bikes and a lovely ride to Tryon where we had a wonderful lunch, my favourite. They had the tables set6 up so nicely, and the arrangement of food just wonderful. Apparently one of the instructors of the cullinary institute had a part in this, as it was just marvellous. We discovered just as we were turning into the lunch spot that June was still over on the NB side, having missed the last shuttle across. The roadies were not impressed!! Becky took Carole's car back to the PEI side as June had caught a shuttle over. I didn't see her riding anymore today.....punishment? The weather and the roads and scenery over here are marvellous. Great for my Wednesday night riding friends who are planning the long weekend in September as a trip to the Island. They will love it!! We had another rest break at the Presbyterian church in Clyde River...I only wanted a drink as I was dry. I am finding the constant food at the breaks just too much and I usually only have fruit and drinks. As I was sitting outside, just taking off my shoe to adjust a cleat, who should drive by but Becky and Bill Consolvo. I hollered out to them and they stopped to chat for a bit. Great to see them. Bill adjusted my cleat. They own Darling's Island Bike shop and are on vacation. We then headed off to meet just outside Charlottetown to be escorted by police downtown to Trinity United Church where we are camping for the weekend. Great facility. I also forgot to mention that the desserts from our trip to our church yesterday for lunch were made by the members of St. Andrew and St. David Presbyterian church uptown Saint John. Sorry for not acknowledging earlier. I loved the lemon pie, which was 3 inches thick and had a 6 inch thick meringue!! Great. I need to find the maker!! Anyhow Ed and I have found this interenet access in the Founders building (that Becky told me about). We have been fed by St. Paul's church so our bellies are full. We may wander around for a bit, but he has a cold and I am tired from mine....they have a tour planned for us tomorrow, but I am staying downtown as I hope to look up Barbie and then call the Martins. Bob had two flats today and also stopped to help Angela fix two spokes, at two different times and he also changed a tire for Dona......
Wendy and Joanne want to meet up with us on our rest day on Sunday in New Glasgow. Trevor and Tamara are camping in Stellarton and we plan to get together with them as well. Mom and dad also want to see us. I can tell you that we are scheduled to arrive at St. Andrews Church on George street. I think I have that right.?? We should be there sometime on Saturday afternoon and have Sunday as the rest day. On Monday we are heading to Port Hastings and the last busy week of cycling will begin.