Another landmark day - well past 6000 kms now, we have now completed 7 provinces!! Goodbye to NB and thanks again to Debby and Larry especially for making our stay in the province a lot more special - the timing was perfect!
This morning it started raining exactly when the alarm clock went off - ?coincidence or bad omen. Started running in the rain, but it soon sputtered out and stopped. The humidity was 100% (maybe more if this is possibe) and when I finished my run I was absolutely soaken wet. Thankfully the temperature was very mild and it continued this way throughout the cloudy, wet ride.
We passed by Shediac and the largest lobster in the world, so naturally had to stop and take at least some pictures. At this point, it was quite windy and a bit cool and wet, so I was not in the mood to stay around too long as it was difficult to know what lay ahead of us. As the day wore on, the winds shifted all over the place, but the temperature slowly inched up and once it stopped raining, it very slowly cleared.
We hit the Confederation Bridge at noon and just kept going. Unfortunately I was unable to cycle or run across the bridge (it is ILLEGAL and with cameras everywhere, we were told any attempt would be stopped, so I behaved myself and didn't make the attempt (darn!!) The sun actually started to shine and the roller coaster ride up to the north Coast of the island was actually quite pleasant albeit longer than anticipated, the total for the day being well above 160 kms. The hills on the island are many, with a lot of steep short ascents and very quick descents.
Ah PEI....... This will be the third time we will have been to this island, the first time we went with our kids and had a glorious time camping on Cavendish beach in gorgeous sunny, hot weather. The second trip was with Mom J. and a great visit with Pat and Laurie but we had miserable weather - wet, cold and very windy. We checked out Cavendish beach on this second trip and only stepped out of the car for a few minutes as it was just that miserable. So third time lucky?? YES - when we arrived to the coast line, it was sunny, unseasonably warm and we were in heaven. Leanne went on a bike ride and we walked along the beach and it was glorious to soak it in for even a short time! Thereafter we indulged ourselves with a lobster feast and all is very very well on the island.
Hopefully we will get a little media going again after being shut out in Moncton. The talk last night was with a small, "but mighty" group and it went well. We had a very good discussion period and the exchange and interaction was very positive. When I give presentations, I am also always wanting to learn from others and this was an evening in which I did.
Tour Sponsor of the day is Larry Jacobson from Barjac Construction, thanks so much!
Random quotes of the Day
Marcel Proust
I've seen and met angels wearing the disguise of ordinary people living ordinary lives
Tracy Chapman
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ReplyDeleteExcellent quiz strategy Dr. J! They are always so much fun. Have you taken Leann's blogging rights away - she always had a unique take on the Tour. You're so right about the Awareness aspect of your campaign - the media and even most of the public just don't get that it's not a fund raiser.
ReplyDeleteSince we've been back from the Tour, many friends and acquaintances have asked where they send their donation to. Once we pass along the SAD info they are both impressed, informed and inspired by your and Monique's dedication. That distinction alone should get you more than your fair share of media, but then, who said life was fair?
Say Hi to Anne from us, ride safe,
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