After a cool night, which was “just” uncomfortable (we never learn to dress properly for bed) we breakfasted on muesli and tea, then packed and made our way up the dirt track to the 104. Today it was nowhere near as threatening and we really enjoyed the vistas and the sounds of birds: loons, woodpeckers, and many more. We did a few kilometers on the 104, then turned off on to the old road, route 4. This turned out to be quite tough and energy sapping. We stopped after about an hour and made excellent cheese sandwiches. With 25 km to go we were forced back onto the 104, where the road went through a pass, and the good news was there was construction of the other carriageway which allowed us sole possession of our side of the highway for long periods. It was onwards and upwards, then (bliss) downwards into Antigonish.
We checked if there was a campsite up the road another 20 km, but effectively there were none so we opted to have a short day, and stay in Antigonish, at Whidden’s in the middle of the town. We shopped and fed in the warm breeze.
About 3:30pm another couple on a blue tandem, complete with Bob trailer and front and rear bags, arrived. They had been a couple of days behind us and we had heard of them through the grapevine en route. Their plan is to do a similar ride to us, ie ride to St John’s then fly, in their case to Vancouver, and ride the T-Can Back to Quebec City. A little later, up rolls the young man from yesterday. We have quite a cyclist convention. Last, but not least of today’s fine surprises, I ran out of fuel for my stove and got a free refill from the site gardener. Magic. It will be spaghetti a la Trumper for supper, with juicy California Cherries for dessert.
18.5 kph average
Distance: 54km
Total Distance: 1735km
Alt change: 581m
Total Alt change: 8517m
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