Lanoraie
After 11 days on the road we decided to spend the day on the banks of the St. Lawrence River. There could be worse ways to spend a day of rest. While the laundry was being done, Eric and I played a game involving bean bag tossing for at least 2 hours. We then took a leisurely ride into town to the grocery store and to a 'Frite Wagon' for lunch. Eric is presently having a swim in the campground pool while Sue is having a nap on the picnic table! Tough life on the road!!!
We have been entertained today by large container ships heading both ways on the river. These ships are massive boats with the cargo containers stacked high above the decks. The banks of the river in this area are lined with 'estate' size houses. It would be interesting to know if these are just 'summer homes'. People really do have 'too much' money, or more likely, the banks 'lend out' way too much.
Daily Distance =15.82 km . Time on the bikes =52 minutes . Average Speed = 18.20 km. Maximum Speed = 32.53 km. Wildlife sightings = black squirrels.
Kevin =3, Sue = 0, Eric = 1.
P.S. While picking up supper at the local supermarket I met 2 more Cross Canada Cyclists who are our age and left Vancouver May 1. Hard to imagine cyclists slower than us! Now I will tell you the reason. He has a really bad knee so they are only able to ride when his knee allows it. He could hardly walk and the knee was visibly swollen. Hope they can continue and finish their dream.
