JJ spent an extra night in Quebec while me and G headed to Montreal (previous post) . The original plan was for JJ to meet at the airport (from where G departed) and head west to Ottawa. Now, the greatest plans of mice and men.... (does it mention bikers anywhere?) Theoretically me and JJ have identical GPS systems. Yes, I know, I've bitched about this before. But I texted JJ the airport name (and actually the alternative name too). It doesn't show up on his Garmin Zumo 660 (just to get the point across ;) But, admittedly, the local map he bought doen't show the (international) airport either. So he ended up 50 miles away from me, so it was a wet, slow (rush-hour and roadworks) journey to meet up. But meet up we did, in a place called Lachute (me and JJ have come up with several alternatives) but we believe the literal translation is 'town with dismal motel and deep fried frozen fish'. It was late, I was cold and wet and the attitude of the hotel staff was definitely lacking. The positive was that we were up and packing at 0600. and heading west (again, woohoo).
While it doesn't sound much. 300 miles on a bike, travelling at 60 miles an hour, on single carraigeway, is actually quite tough going. So we set our sights on North Bay, Ontario. 300 miles, give or take a coffee or two. So with great expectation we arrive at our destination, tired, but in good spirit....... Perception is a strange woman. Teasing us with hope then kicking us where it hurts then soothing us with the comfort of a good beer, great food and pleasant company (that will be the Moose Bar then) . Not much else happening, so I'll sign off. We have the lure Saul Sainte Marie to definitely avoid (having received legal advice on said subject - honestly, we met this lawyer - who studied law in Edinburgh) so shall be heading slight west of said, industrial ........ location. More tomorrow (or the next day) And I'll post a photo - if I manage to take one....
Slo
PS JJ promises to blog some interesting facts about all locals visited (if he figures out the keyboard....)
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pictures! where are the pictures? I know the lack of the on-board photographer stops you from having hundred pictures of the road every day, but most of the nice pictures I took were during the stops :) so stop being lazy ;) I won't to see some more of the Canada - and your smiling faces too!
ReplyDeleteBy the way - already 11 followers and no one posts any comments.. I think they are all just pretending to follow the blog. Ain't they?
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