Wednesday August 30, day 60
Sort of rest day in North Sydney, as we are waiting for the ferry this afternoon to take us to Newfoundland.
My odomoter turned 6,808 km when I hit North Sydney last night. As far as I am concerned I have crossed Canada!! Then end of the land line. We arrive in Port Aux Basque tonight after 10 and will go to a church to spend the remainder of the night. Bruce, the organizer has let us decide on how we want to cross Newfoundland:
Option #1....cycle leisurely around 100 km per day and just take in the scenery.
Option #2....cycle from certain points, covering 150-170 km a day
Option #3....cycle as much and as far as you can daily before the Grim Reaper has to haul you in.
Bob and I are doing option #2. We feel that is doable. Number 3 would be quite exhausting and you would feel the need to constantly be rushing to get there. The young pacers and hard core riders will attempt that, and I hope they make it all the way!! The weather for day 1 is rain, so that will slow us down, also with a north wind....another draw back. Day 2,3 and 4 are supposed to be better.
Joyce and Don left on the night ferry and are camping at Gros Morne today and tomorrow. They will meet up with us to watch us ride up Signal Hill which is scheduled for 3 next Sunday, September 3. It should be exciting. We will then cycle to the church for the final ceremonies. Hard to believe that the summer has come to an end and that this journey is almost over!!!
Slept quite well last night ane we were able to sleep in until 7. Found the laundromat. Clothes now clean and packed back up until tomorrow,when they will get soaked again. We had breakfast at the Knights of Columbus hall and lunch will be at the United Church where we are camped. The church is beautiful, but unfortunately it will be closing because they can no longer afford the $37,000 per season oil bill!!!! And we thought we had it tough paying our church's power bill!!! Quite a shame. North Sydney is a rather depressed area and it has that sense about it. Mind you, it is drizzly and wet, and grey which adds to the depressed feeling. I did see the footprint of Angus McIssac which is enshrined on the ground. Other than the laundry mat and the bank, I think I have covered the major route. My trip to the bank was not pleasant....I thought I had money in the account??!!! I must have made a gigantic additon error somewhere along the line. Perhaps the bank has erred and "favour on my side to come??"...yea, wishful thinking!! I got an email from Tracey the other night, and it was good to hear from her....she has been doing the Jordive business (?????) for me while I was gone, but mentioned that she was looking forward to my return. I am sure it will take a few days to sort through things, so RON...GET THE RECEIPTS READY...NOW!! I am sure when I get back home it will day some down time to readjust....to normal living. I have actually forgotton how to think!!
My odomoter turned 6,808 km when I hit North Sydney last night. As far as I am concerned I have crossed Canada!! Then end of the land line. We arrive in Port Aux Basque tonight after 10 and will go to a church to spend the remainder of the night. Bruce, the organizer has let us decide on how we want to cross Newfoundland:
Option #1....cycle leisurely around 100 km per day and just take in the scenery.
Option #2....cycle from certain points, covering 150-170 km a day
Option #3....cycle as much and as far as you can daily before the Grim Reaper has to haul you in.
Bob and I are doing option #2. We feel that is doable. Number 3 would be quite exhausting and you would feel the need to constantly be rushing to get there. The young pacers and hard core riders will attempt that, and I hope they make it all the way!! The weather for day 1 is rain, so that will slow us down, also with a north wind....another draw back. Day 2,3 and 4 are supposed to be better.
Joyce and Don left on the night ferry and are camping at Gros Morne today and tomorrow. They will meet up with us to watch us ride up Signal Hill which is scheduled for 3 next Sunday, September 3. It should be exciting. We will then cycle to the church for the final ceremonies. Hard to believe that the summer has come to an end and that this journey is almost over!!!
Slept quite well last night ane we were able to sleep in until 7. Found the laundromat. Clothes now clean and packed back up until tomorrow,when they will get soaked again. We had breakfast at the Knights of Columbus hall and lunch will be at the United Church where we are camped. The church is beautiful, but unfortunately it will be closing because they can no longer afford the $37,000 per season oil bill!!!! And we thought we had it tough paying our church's power bill!!! Quite a shame. North Sydney is a rather depressed area and it has that sense about it. Mind you, it is drizzly and wet, and grey which adds to the depressed feeling. I did see the footprint of Angus McIssac which is enshrined on the ground. Other than the laundry mat and the bank, I think I have covered the major route. My trip to the bank was not pleasant....I thought I had money in the account??!!! I must have made a gigantic additon error somewhere along the line. Perhaps the bank has erred and "favour on my side to come??"...yea, wishful thinking!! I got an email from Tracey the other night, and it was good to hear from her....she has been doing the Jordive business (?????) for me while I was gone, but mentioned that she was looking forward to my return. I am sure it will take a few days to sort through things, so RON...GET THE RECEIPTS READY...NOW!! I am sure when I get back home it will day some down time to readjust....to normal living. I have actually forgotton how to think!!
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1 Comments:
Dahlings-
MCisaac? surely you jest. Believe it is MACIsaac. hrumph.
It will be so good to see you, and look at pictures. Should I bring a bottle of white, or red? Say white-I have one that will suit you admirably!
Many churches are having issues with diminished congregations. It is a shame that it has to close.
Look forward to seeing you soon! We had an excellent ride last night-we have just (barely) enough time to get around the penninsula. We should have time to do it again this week, if we all show up promptly (this means me).
Carole
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