Summerside to New Glasgow
Last nights show of Highland dancing, piping and drumming was quite entertaining and I believe even Eric would have to agree. On the road by 7:55, it must have been 'A Miracle'! Our ride north east away from Summerside was similar to yesterday's ride, at least in the beginning. Again we went through potato country and saw numerous farmers harvesting wheat.
We came upon another bakeshop today, in Kensington, that provided us with some mid morning 'sweets' and will provide us with some evening 'treats' as well. If people only new how lousy Tim Horton's donuts are compared to these small bakery’s!
As we rode towards Cavendish today we went past one of the largest factories that we have seen on our trip. Cavendish Farms, the 'French Fry' company has two plants across the road from each other. Both were massive buildings and we suspect a major employer of the area.
We stopped at the L.M. Montgomery National Historic Site, Green Gables, to tour a re-creation of where Lucy Maude Montgomery grew up and was inspired to write her famous novels. As we rode away from Cavendish, the hills of PEI appeared in their 'full glory'. Our relaxing ride was over. The climbing really began. Some long, steep hills faced as we headed away from Cavendish to our destination, The New Glasgow Highlands Campground. I guess the name should have been a clue as to what we were about to face. We have a small cabin for the night and the owners are going to take us to the New Glasgow Lobster Supper. These suppers have been served daily since 1958. I think they may have this down to a science!
Daily Distance =50.12 km. Time on the bikes = 3 hours 9 minutes. Average Speed = 15.89 km. Maximum Speed = 64.94 km. Wildlife Sightings = Yellowlegs, Chipmunks, Red Eyed Vireo, Yellow Rumped Warbler, Great Blue Heron, Black Ducks.
Kevin = 3, Sue = 0, Eric = 1.
P.S. Today we passed 7000 km for our adventure!!!
