Day Three:

C: For the first time in 3 days B sounds normal when he calls. (Not hoarse from exhaustion). Today (Thursday) he cycles 137 km from Port Hastings to Pictou (small town of 4 thousand), about 5 km to the ferry(Caribou) to PEI so an ideal spot to overnight. The weather was slightly better but still overcast and cool. He's already learned what East Coasters know: any day without rain is a good day! Nova Scotia, it turns out is hillier (than Nfld?) at least where he is, and breezy (as opposed to blowing a gale). And empty-miles of highway with no towns or pitstops so no stopping for lunch. He manages on hikers highcarb treats: power bars, gels, and gummies (high calorie jelly beans). When he finally gets to Pictou (Pic-toe) he finds a motel (tx God no tent), checks in to clean up: wash his bike, gear, clothes and finally himself. Then tightens the bolts (or the equivalent on a bike-its joints shaken loose from the rocks and cracks in the pavement). The perfect end to a day? The Press Room Pub and a Keiths to wash down his Fish n Chips.

Days Total: 7 hours-137 km-19km/hr average-for a total of 432 km in 3 days