We had a light day planned, with just a short hop to Badger but we decided to head for Grand Falls - Windsor today and take tomorrow as a rest day. The first 10 km of our day headed directly into the west wind as we returned from Springdale to the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH). Our average speed was 19kph as opposed to yesterday’s average of 28. A tale wind does make life better.
At our first stop of the day we met up with Bess, an elderly lady
who has ridden from BC to Newfoundland this summer. She will spend the winter in St. John’s and ride back to BC next summer. She camps out most nights and seems to cover as much ground as us each day. We have been meeting her for the last 3 days and we will probably see her again before St. John’s. The TCH has closed in and we see trees, tress, and more trees, with the occasional stream crossing the highway.
4 comments:
Tim..You are getting closer and haven't managed to talk to you. Let me know what you think your arrival time will be as this is soccer provincial week-end and we're in and out. Leave a message if not home (722-1827) and cell number (693-4169). If you call cell phone let it ring as I sometimes can't find it in my purse. What an accomplishment! Sue
Hi there Tim & Tim:
As I watched the closing ceremonies of the Olympics, I thought to myself that you both deserved each your very own gold metal. What an accomplishment, almost there!!
I've enjoyed the "blog" trip along the way. The photos have been great as well as the "night night" stories. It was great that you both shared your experience with anyone who chose to follow your bike paths via the net.
I'm sure you'll both have an adjustment to get back into the regular retired life style.
Travel safe.
Oopps........I meant "Gold Medal"
Night Night..
Travel safe.
Hi Sue
We expect to be in St. John's about 5 PM Friday Aug 29. See you soon.
Tim
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