Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Day Eight: B: Rains almost all day. Stops one hour before I finish. Je suis au Quebec.
Had to leave the TC, came up to a sign saying NO BIKES but there's no alternate route offered. How does that help cyclists? You're already there, do what? go back? Had to guess and navigate Chemin du Lac instinctively along Green Route #1, the scenic drive.

Stop in Kamrarouska. where " pesonne parle pas Anglais" (no one speaks English), managed to get a room ok, but couldn't connect with cute desk clerk while asking for a rag to clean the bike. "Lavage la bicyclette?" Aha, she brought me a hose (not bad). Should have learned the word for rag when I was prepping. Finally painful French and awkward charades works, and she brings one from the kitchen.

Now suffering back spasms. Didn't sleep well last night. The bed was too soft and crooked, it inclined so much the blood kept rushing to my head. Am hoping its the bed not the bike. So stop early when come to this motel, La Mariner, don't want to risk a longer ride if its miles to the next one. At $75. its the nicest so far.

Seen 4 sets of couples cycling (casually) mostly older (retired?). Haven't seen any on the hwy. Sorry am alone, it would be more fun with a partner (C: What? 1,200 kms in 8 days? I don't think so! Sorry. I'd go for Leslie's bike tour in Spain: its hot, a support van and wine at lunch stops). Que vaya con dios mi amour.

154 kms-8hrs-1,274 in 8 days

1 comment:

  1. Actually, my bike tour in Spain was kind of cold and rainy. But yes, there was wine and cafe con leche along the way...

    Good thing about Quebec is that you can buy wine and beer at the "Depanneur"! Cheers!

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