Tobermory to Colpoy's Bay
A leisurely start to today as we were treated to a great breakfast by Brian and Pat. Thanks again for your wonderful hospitality! After a miscue on our return to Highway 6 (don’t worry Brian it was not your directions that were the trouble it was that Eric and I deferred to Sue's sense of direction) we were off and heading south on new, first coat, pavement. And anybody on the Peninsula who thinks that the shoulder might be paved I suspect will be gravely disappointed. Not a sign of that happening. Also, our first 60 km to Ferndale were once again 'really wet' due to a steady rainfall. Anyone who needs a rainfall should just wait until we ride through and we can guarantee some 'damp' weather!!!
The afternoon ride to Colpoy's Bay was much nicer as the sun came partly out and 'sort of' dried us. We were overtaken by two cyclists today who stopped to chat with us. They were biking from Sault Ste. Marie to Ottawa and were setting a quite a pace. They had ridden from Little Current across the island and caught the 9:00 ferry (61 km). They had then ridden almost 75 km when they passed us by 2:30 and were heading for Owen Sound for the night another 60 to 70 km. I guess we are really traveling slowly as we are doing the same distance over parts of 3 days. But you know we are enjoying ourselves. I hope they are at their pace!!!
We are staying tonight at our friends' place, Dorothy, who has treated us to a great dinner and conversation. I could really get used to this kind of touring. Thanks Dorothy for your hospitality.
Daily Distance = 83.79 km. Time on the bikes = 4 hours 40 minutes. Average Speed = 17.94 km. Maximum Speed = 36.41 km. Wildlife Sightings = Another one of those days where it was tough to see anything but the rain on the pavement!
Kevin = 3, Sue = 0, Eric = 1.
P.S. Tomorrow we will arrive home and thus 'phase one' of our journey will be over. A couple days off and I know we will be ready to begin 'phase two' and a whole new series of experiences!!!
