The first few Km were along a cycle path which ran along the St Lawrence River and below the Old City, so we had some beautiful views of the Old City as we rode.
We boarded a ferry after only 10km which took us across the river to Levis; I think this is the place they named the jeans after but I may be mistaken.
From the ferry there was a cycle path that ran along the river and then slowly climbed away from the river before it finished and we were back onto normal roads. Today's route took us along Highway 132 and through some quaint little villages until we pulled over for breakfast after 50km. I had toast and cheese, it was lovely and surprising good value at only $4.
After breakfast me moved off taking advantage of a good tail wind and pretty soon we were in St Jean-Port-Joli, the home of wood carving in Quebec. As we cycled a long there were loads of little boutiques displaying their carvings and then we spotted one man actually working in his garden so we stopped and had a chat; he has so happy we had shown an interest that he gave us a tour of his workshop and then showed us how to carve a face out of a piece of wood. It was amazing to watch him in action, I have loads of photos, the face just seemed to emerge from the wood, terrific skill.
After the chat we headed into the village for lunch, another Poutine and then a gentle but long ride into camp which involved going along a crushed cinder track. The track slowed us right down and with my narrow tyres it was like being on ice, I came within inches of ahead on collision with another cyclist which got the heart rate up I can tell you.
We arrived in camp quite late, about 4.30pm and by the time I had showered and got the tent up it was dinner time.
Tomorrow is our last easy day, about 70 miles and relatively flat but then the hills are back for the next 4 days as we move into New Brunswick and towards the Cabot trail.
Onwards and Upwards!
Onwards and Upwards
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