Saturday, July 12, 2014

Jour 6 - Gaspe to Perce 11 Jul

After a nice breakfast, we hit the road. First stop, the Armand Vaillancourt sculpture. Nice work but I did not find it as inspiring as "Le Drapeau Blanc". As usual, Hélène could not contain her emotions. We cycled an easy 10 km on the bike trail hoping to get back on Hwy 132. We ended up at a dead-end. We could either turn back or get on the railway tracks and cross the bridge. We chose the bridge. This little escapade across the estuary saved us a few kilometers and a few hills as well.
Head wind most of the way to Gaspé and incredible scenery. We got a nice and long view of the Rocher Percé as we cycled by the water. We stopped at an auberge looking for water and stayed for lunch. The place was very rustic and every inch covered with something. We got off the 132 and onto the alternate route to Gaspé. That added another 12 kms but it was easier to negotiate than a steep climb up a hill with crazy tourists looking at the Rocher and not the road. We stopped for a washroom break and ended up having two large bowls of ice cream.
Another 8 kms and we were home at the Camping du Village. You guessed it, the camping is located at the top of a hill and we have another small climb to our campsite. After shopping for supplies, Hélène cooked a nice supper (I drank beer) and settled in for the night. No mosquitoes.

Mileage 84 kms (http://ridewithgps.com/trips/3045572)

L'Eveil Collectif, Armand Vaillancourt

When the bicycle trail is just not exciting enough


A minimalist's nightmare

Our next challenge

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