Stats

PEI stats:: 
-109 km
-13 km confederation bridge
-no flats but one new tube. Broken nosil
-1.5 days, 1 day riding 
-22km ferry
 
Nova scotia Stats:
-162.3 km
-30 km to ferry
-2 days 
- 81.15 km/day
-0 flats

{Pictures Day 66} Charlottetown - NFLD ferry - New Glasgow - Antigonish

Here are mom's pictures from Day 66...

  Mom's 5am run by the Charlottetown marina

 

Mom and her new camera

Radio interview with B104 in Cranbrook

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day 66: 51 km

July 11, 2012

Charlottetown - NFL ferry- New Glasgow- Antigonish

Today is kind of confusing, city wise. But I'll get into that later. It's just a warning. 

This morning I woke up, and mom had been up since 4 am! She went for a walk at 5 am and took some pictures. (which I will put up later) She saw Charlottetown in a completely different light and it was beautiful! When I woke up, mom and I walked down to the rental car and then went for breakfast at Cora's. I ordered a crepe with fruit, as well as porridge. When it came, the guy asked "have you ever eaten at Cora's before? Because this is a ridiculously big breakfast." I said yup! And it was enormous! But I ate almost every bite of it! Haha too funny. When he later heard what I was doing, he understood. He had attempted to walk across the states. He ended up getting robbed and having to quit!

Mom and I were going to leave by 9am, but then with breakfast we didn't end up leaving until 10am. Then, we got to the house to get ready to go, and didn't leave until 11am! Paul and Pam came to see us off, and once again did everything for us. Paul scrubbed out my water bottles, change my tube, gave me CO2 cartridges so I can fill my tires and new tubes and everything! He even gave me electrolyte drink mix which actually tasted good! He also oiled my chain. Too amazing! Then we sadly said our good byes and mom and I were off. 

We got downtown (5 mins away) and I needed a new pair of socks so we stopped at the store that sold Lululemon. I had an interview with Derek at B104 in Cranbrook, and then I joined my mom in Lululemon. Socks turned into 3 pairs of shorts, leggings, sports bras, tops and jeans... and we forgot socks. So after walking out we ran back in and got socks... Lululemon fail, or score, however you want to view it! For me? Definitely score. 

So now it's noon, and we still havn't left. The bike is in the SUV and we HAVE to see where Andrea went, so we went there and took pictures. We really struggled leaving Charlottetown (if you haven't noticed). I loved it there. A small beautiful city! Everyone was so friendly! Next time I visit, I'm scheduling at least a week there! 

Finally I biked the 51 km to the ferry. Mom and I did drive about 5 km out of Charlottetown, and then I biked. It was such a beautiful day! PEI is spectacular! With its red soil and green grass! No wonder Anne of Green Gables had red hair! It was incredible! And the fields of fox tails with rippling waves from the wind, and the ocean. Stunning! 

We got to the ferry right after it left, so we had to wait for the 4:30pm ferry. Mom an I looked at gift shops and explored around the light houses. Mom got attacked by a killer mosquito and she had a big bite. It was pretty funny, seeing how I still look like the aftermath of chickenpox. We had a good laugh. 

We got to Nova Scotia at 6 pm and after the ferry mom and I got my bike out and I started biking. About 5 mins. later she pulls in front of me and didn't want me biking on the non existing shoulder when the sun was slowly going down, so we went to find a place go for the night. I am now a day behind. We will definitely have to drive to catch the ferry we have paid $432 dollars for, so mom can make her flight. But the experiences and people made it all worth while. 

Mom and I drove into Antigonish for the night at a lovely b&b. We will be starting again in New Glasgow tomorrow because I stopped there. Antigonish is an amazing small town with an incredibly beautiful university. We went out for dinner at the cafe across the street. There was a concert down the street so there were a ton of people out and about. Then we went back to the room for a great nights sleep! 

I will definitely be coming back to PEI hopefully soon! Such an incredible province!

*Pictures will be up later today, there's no service right now to upload them.

Day 65: 113.3 km

July 10, 2012

Shediac - Charlottetown PEI

Today was a milestone day! And mom came!!!! I left the ocean view campground in search of a Tim Hortons for breakfast. When I got to Tim Hortons I was so disappointed to find out that they had no oat meal! I mean really disappointed. Like turn around back to Moncton disappointed! But I didn't. I just bought what felt like 50 bagels and croissants and then carried on.

As I went it got more and more beautiful out. I passed by this crabmeal place and it STUNK. To the point that I texted Leah just to say how much it stunk! I wanted to vomit! Then I turned down highway 955 and took the side road to Murray beach to the bridge. It was so beautiful! I had an icecream and watched the waves come up onto the beach. I could see the bridge and PEI in the distance!

I kept going and pulled up to the information center at the entry of the bridge at around 1pm. Bikes are not allowed on the bridge so they offer a shuttle service. I sat and waited for the shuttle and took my trailer off my bike. When they came a bunch of us got in the truck and headed to PEI. It was so cool! Who builds a bridge over the ocean!? I was glad I wasn't biking the bridge, because it was quite hilly and long! Impressive!

 Going over the bridge

When I got to PEI, the first thing I did was get icecream. Is that much of a surprise? It was at Cows and they had a sign that said readers digest rated them the best icecream in Canada! I had to stop! I also bought a sweater! I figure mom will be taking my weight soon, so why not!?

 

I continued through PEI to Charlottetown. It was stunning! The gravel was bright red! It was so cool! There were red cliffs too!! 

I started to bonk getting into PEI, but I was much closer than I thought I was and mom ended up passing me! We all thought I was further out then I was! Mom was with Paul and Pam McKenna. They completely took care of us while we were in PEI! They picked mom up from the airport, and came and met me and took my weight! They also arranged a photo session with the guardian, the Charlottetown newspaper. They spoiled us with an amazing dinner and took us for a tour  around Charlottetown! It was so incredible!

We went out for dinner at this amazing restaurant and I got to meet their two daughters. I really enjoyed their company!!! We chatted the whole time! Then we went and got icecream at cows again! Yummm!!! They gave us a tour around Charlottetown and let us stay at their fathers place. They were so good to us!

 Mmm fresh mussels.

It's so nice being with mom now! I can't believe this trip is already almost over it is so amazing! I'm so surprised I have gotten to this point!!!