Once again we left at 8 am with a most positive view of our short time in Chandler. Scenery was less spectacular than previous days as we spent more time inland. After a few 100 kms, all trees and hills look the same no matter how you look at them. You would think having trees on either side of you would significantly cut down the wind but no. The winds were less but not much less. We are finding out to our great chagrin, that although people want to be helpful when they provide information they are often in error. Doesn't matter much if you are off 4/5 km to the next food store in a car but on a loaded touring bike it does.
The plan was to visit the historic cod processing site in Paspébiac and then off to New Carlisle 8 kms away. The visit was most interesting and we'll worth the 9% climb we would face to get back on Hwy132. After the visit, we simply ran out of steam. Waiting for us as we were heading off the historic site was that couple from Gatineau we met the week before. They were now touring in their camper. They mentioned they had stayed at the campsite down the road. We decided to do the same. We had to get groceries and rode up the 9% hills without our luggage. The climb was excruciating. I don't think we would have made it up without pushing up the bikes. Those cold beers (we had more than the 2 beers I am medically encouraged to drink) on returning to the camping were simply marvelooouuus. It was very windy and we had a great time putting up the tent. Another cyclist riding the same brand of bike as us pulled in and we had a great chat about Surly's. We cooked indoors as the winds were to much for our one burner to operate properly.
The plan was to visit the historic cod processing site in Paspébiac and then off to New Carlisle 8 kms away. The visit was most interesting and we'll worth the 9% climb we would face to get back on Hwy132. After the visit, we simply ran out of steam. Waiting for us as we were heading off the historic site was that couple from Gatineau we met the week before. They were now touring in their camper. They mentioned they had stayed at the campsite down the road. We decided to do the same. We had to get groceries and rode up the 9% hills without our luggage. The climb was excruciating. I don't think we would have made it up without pushing up the bikes. Those cold beers (we had more than the 2 beers I am medically encouraged to drink) on returning to the camping were simply marvelooouuus. It was very windy and we had a great time putting up the tent. Another cyclist riding the same brand of bike as us pulled in and we had a great chat about Surly's. We cooked indoors as the winds were to much for our one burner to operate properly.
We went to bed early and both passed out quickly.
Mileage 66.5 kms (http://ridewithgps.com/trips/3045544)
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| Photo taken by colorful local character |
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| Paspébiac Historic Site |
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