Heading north to Miramichi City the wind picked up and buffeted us for the remainder of the day. Very noticeable on the high arched "Chatham" bridge. By the time we made it to Bathurst, the passenger was ready for something to eat and some down time.
Visited a cousin and her husband plus two wonderful grand children before calling it a day. Watched with disappointment Chicago's win over Boston. Feels good already not having to be anywhere "on time":)
Took our time getting under way this morning ( let the fog clear) then took a ride down memory lane by travelling the coast road from Bathurst to Campbellton. Stops in Dalhousie, Macleods Siding, and Campbellton... my brothers were nowhere to be found, so moved on.
Stopped yet again this time in Miguasha QC to visit friends Dot and Buzz Bujold from our Dalhousie days in the 70's, whom we now see so little of. So great to catch up and hear about their lives and family and see pictures of their two boys and each of their families. Yet another reminder of how fast time flies. Don't ever put it off, get out there and enjoy life.
A ride up Mont St. Joseph at Carleton let us know that it probably has not been paved in the 39 years since we rode our Honda CB550K there so long ago. The gravel road of the Dempster Highway in the Yukon was smoother!
Ah the smell of the Bay du Chaleur was in our nostrils the remainder of the the ride to Bonaventure. What to have for supper but some local salmon, right. Comfortable room at the Grand Pre Motel for the night.
Saw many bikers today. Both motorized and pedal driven. Must have been a road race because I have never seen so many at one time. Most motorcycles were in groups, just the odd one riding alone like us. It really felt like summer vacation has started...... Oh, wait I'm not on vacation.....I'm retired! :)
Great post! I've been wondering all day how it's been going.
ReplyDeleteNice to see a shot of the bike all loaded up too. You've got bags on the side bags - it must be heavy! The tank brake light looks good; can you get a shot with the brakes lit up?
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ReplyDeleteIt looks super heavy, especially when you see it in person!
ReplyDeleteWe'll be traveling ourselves - separate directions the week you mention I think, so keep in close touch closer to your arrival. We want to make it work!
ReplyDeleteYou're making me homesick with the salmon and smell of the Bay de Chaleur. A road trip is in our future. Maybe 2014.
ReplyDeleteBTW, "Wonderer" is your BC cuz, Phyllis.
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