For everyone asking "whatta yer at?" We've made it to the rock with only minor issues and major fun. Went through Ottawa to Montreal to Northern New Brunswick. Down the coast to the Confederation bridge (which we had all the lanes to ourselves, so we rode in the wrong lane!) to PEI. A day or so there and we ferried to Nova Scotia. Rode the incredible and famous Cabot Trail with Scott's bike mostly broken. Barely made it on the ferry to Newfoundland (1.5 hours late!) so we parked at the bottom of the ship behind all the big semi trucks. First real day on the rock I broke my chain on the highway. Fantastic! Been bootin' round Newfoundland for maybe 4 or 5 days now. Rode the Viking trail up north, camped right beside the ocean with whales and icebergs in sight, zipped along beaches with waves hitting our tires in the sand, saw 5 moose, and bent my pannier racks in a neat crash. Had a pint on George Street in St. Johns. We done lots, seen lots and our luck has been 50/50: it's a blast!
We're in St. Johns now with some time to kill. We're planning on posting a bunch of pictures and mini stories very soon (likely tomorrow) but now it's getting dark and we haven't figured out where we are staying nor what we are eating.
Born sometime in the last several decades, he's an old fashioned "what's that, a computer?" kinda guy. Rides an '03 KLR650 with curious army ration boxes stuck to the sides. He likes fishing and fishing. He stepped on a nail once.
GLAD that you are having fun. Nancy and Stan Cook called the other day, so I had the chance to talk with them. They sound awesome. Youtube stan cook + martini and you will see a video of stan mixing martinis in his kayak by chipping iceberg ice on the spot! So cool!!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to hearing more about your adventures. Gma says hello and sends her love. I made lasagna today and thought of you as we chowed down!