We left this morning thinking it was going to be a super hot day, and boy, were we ever right. The day was boiling, however not sunny, just the usual mugginess for the East coast, (apparently?). The day was going by super fast and we had already finished 20 miles before we wanted to stop...and you wonder why? No hills! Well, no hills to be mentioned, of course there were small lumps that startled us when we saw them. We stopped for lunch at a riverside bistro and shared a pizza and salad. (how cute) and when the waiter asked me if I wanted dessert, he completely lost me with his french, and that led to us talking to a couple beside us, the man was a biker and he was super interested in biking across Canada on his bike.
We went for a few miles after lunch (this is when it started pouring) and came to a more industrial-ized area and we decided to clarify on where we were on our map, so we went into DQ for help. It turned out to be a whole store effort, we had the three DQ workers trying to help us, and about 5 customers.
If I tried to count the amount of times we had to ask directions today, I would have to use my toes too. It was so pathetic, Quebec City is confusing!
Tip of the Day: Keep a map handy.
Hi Jane and Julia
ReplyDeleteSounds like the rain on the plain was better than that before the train...at least it was warm! You must be getting soft what with the no hills terrain and no chills declaim.
Have a good rest day in La Veille Cite!
Hello Jane and Julia,
ReplyDeleteWell done on making it more than half way across this vast country! You're biking journey has been amazing - especially going up the Coquihalla on a near record high temperature day.
Julia your blog is great fun to follow, love your humour and hearing about your mis/adventures. We've only just figured out how to sign on and comment - so you'll likely hear more from us from now on.
Dan is still in England. He posted a comment here earlier but I don't see it - must be lost in cyberspace! Brendan, Pat and Dan enjoyed themselves punting on the Thames River in Oxford last week. The boys are back in Vancouver enjoying our amazing weather. No rain since July 3 the day Dan left - must tell him to stay away longer!
Continue to have a safe and fun journey hopefully without too many unplanned detours. Good to hear Jane is making good use of her highschool french!
Go Team Fawley-Hawkins Go!!! Karina