On the road by 8:30 today to a cloudy sky despite the forecast of sun. Jerome entertained us last night and continued it again this morning while packing up our gear. The ride into Quebec City was made much easier as all we had to do was follow Jerome. His knowledge of the city made it an easy ride to the train station. We then said goodbye to him as he was heading up into the upper city to stay in a hostel. Sue and I were familiar enough with the lower city to easily navigate ourselves around.
Hitting 6000 km for our trip was made extra special because it happened in Old Quebec City as we rode along the waterfront and looked up at The Chateau Frontenac. A one night stay in the Chateau Frontenac ranges from $549 to $2500. Who in the heck stays in these places and what do people do for a living that stay here? Insane!!! We then rode 4 km along the river bank on a bike path and watched ships being loaded. We then walked our bikes through the cobblestone streets of the lower city and had a lunch at a patio-cafe. We then had a quick ride to the ferry dock for our crossing to Levis. A short crossing and then onto a beautiful bike path for our ride out of Levis. The trail followed the old rail line and therefore avoided the major climb away from the river.
We are staying in the Camping Motel Parc Beaumont, a small motel with a huge RV campground behind it. Friday night of the long weekend and as we found, accommodation was hard to come by.
Daily Distance = 57.36 km. Time on the bikes = 3 hours 50 minutes. Average Speed = 14.92 km. Maximum Speed = 48.92 km. Wildlife Sightings = Black Ducks.
Kevin = 3, Sue = 0, Eric = 1.
