Day 66 Cornwall to Cranberry Camp Ground 72 miles

Today was my last breakfast duty but we didn't hang about. Because most people were up early to get on the road to catch the ferry we were able to pack up and hit the road at 7.40am, the earliest we have managed.

Don, Tim, Taso, One Sock and I set off quite gently as we didn't think we could cover the 74km to get to the ferry by 11am but after an hour we had covered 35km and so we decided to put the hammer down and go for it. Don was feeling too good, he has been suffering a little with a bad back but he got stuck in and we managed to make the ferry by the skin of out teeth.

The ferry trip lasted about 75mins and then we disembarked into our 9th province Nova Scotia. After the obligatory photo at the sign we just got going again and headed for New Glasgow for lunch.

The scenery today was reminiscent of the shield in Ontario with sweeping bends and hills with swampy woodlands and then open fields with various livestock.

You wont be surprised to know that most places, and it would seem people are named after Scottish places or people, most descend prom the Highland clearances of the 1700's and the potato famines in Ireland at about the same time which produced a rich Irish Scott mix that is fiercely protected. Even the Province flag is based upon the Soltaire.

As we were early we stopped for a pint and burger in an Irish pub, it was great to at least feel as if I was at home and the beer was good too.

We left the pub with about 30km to complete but it was really hot, I would guess into the low 30,s and after a liquid lunch it was a bit of a struggle to be honest.

The camp site is another beautiful one with my tent overlooking a lake (I think) and out in the open. There are a few of the dreaded Mozzys but not too many and As I type this I am sat in a nice breeze int eh shade drinking a bottle of crap Canadian beer watching tonight cook crew work on a vegetarian shepherds pie.

Tomorrow is a long day, 105 miles, and if its this hot that could be tough. Only 5 riding days left before I finish though so I should make the most of it as it will all be over sooner than I think.


Onwards and Upwards!