Today was originally supposed to be a 70 mile day, however after looking at it again mum realized it was actually 90 miles into Charlottetown, which kind of blowed...but then somehow we managed to make it only 65 miles. Hmm? We got to the Nova Scotia side of the Confederation Bridge and had to wait for a shuttle to come as walkers and bikers are not allowed crossing the 13km bridge. While waiting we met a pair of two young men, 19 and 23, they were brothers and they were doing the cross Canada trip together (following the footsteps of their other, older, brother). They started our conversation by asking about our bikes and gear, they seemed either very bored, boring, or tired. So my mom asked if they were tired and the older one simply replied with ".....uhhhh......nope, not tired." Dont tell anyone, but I think he was lying.
Our ride into Charlottetown was beautiful! We went along the shoreline on a quieter road and got to enjoy all the seaside towns. Many of which had long wharfs with ice cream places or lobster shacks that were interesting to look into. Such character! And we happened to get really lucky and had a tail wind the entire ride. This we were somewhat scared about, Gilles, the french man we met in Golden mentioned how he hated P.E.I. because of the harsh headwinds he had to face.
In Prince Edward Island we were actually lucky enough to stay here for three nights to rest up for our last drag of biking. We're staying in a super nice inn. In our room there are so many patterns and none match, yet it all seems to work, it is very cute! Yesterday, we decided to be pretty big tourists and went on a tour bus/boat thing that was called The Hippobus. It took us through the old neighbourhoods and the tour guide mentioned interesting facts about one of the last hangings in Canada (that was held here) and the bell they tried to install. It's too long to explain, but if you're interested I'm sure its on the internet somewhere.
After the tour bus, we went to the musical of Anne and Green Gables. It was surprisingly so good! We weren't expecting much but we were shocked by the acting and the pieces put together to create the show. It was a real tear jerker... After the show we went to the same restaurant as last night called Fish Bones, I got the lobster, bacon and avacado club. MMM best thing ever!
Today we decided to rent a car, so we taxi'ed to the airport and somehow managed to get a Sebring (the car I've been trying to get away from)HA! It was quite nice though, we got a convertable and it was great being able to see the sky! Waaaay better than a closed car, so much better I think my mom now wants a convertable. ;) We stopped at a beach called Brackley Beach which is located in a National Park, where we swam in the atlantic ocean! oo! Then we went to cavandish and drove past Anne's house!
Our P.E.I. experience was great! But now its time to get back to the saddle!
Tip of the Day: EAT COWS. Mooey Gooey!!
Having just talked to you on the phone I know what you mean by the statement "Eat Cows". That's one of the reasons I avoid seafood! Anyway the question is: will Dougal sign in to sing the praises of Lovley Cavendish? Stay tuned for further devkopments!
ReplyDeleteHi Jane and Julia,
ReplyDeleteJust been away a few days and catching up on your blog. Wow what a time you are having. Julia you are just a great writer, I feel like we can see everything!Yikes, moose, helmet attacking wasps, nosebleed ignoring moms(bad Jane!!at least she came back!)
Keep blogging it is so much fun to read,
love,
Cynthia
jane please please please please get a convertable!.... so me and jules can steal it:)
ReplyDeletelove your second daughter xxx
.....and Jane, IF you get the convertible, BE SURE to get the BIG sunglasses to go along with it.....Julia, you are not only a great athlete and budding travel blogger but a FASHIONISTA as well!!!! Hey! You guys will be home in 10 days!!!! Hope you are taking tons more pics to share....bfn
ReplyDeleteThe big sunglasses and wrap around scarf with the bright red lipstick? :)
ReplyDeleteAnd dad, cows ICE CREAM. Canada's best ice cream...I'm just going to pretend I don't know what you're talking about.
Adele and I just spent a couple of days in Waterton National Park. No, we didn't pedal, we took the motorbike. More R & R. We didn't see the bison, but I ate part of one. Good job on the cycling! Adele is jealous about the musical...Anne is a favorite of hers.
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