NEW BRUNSWICK

Day 66   July 31    Edmonston to Grand Falls      74km.

Left campsite with very wet tent. Followed bike path into Edmonston. Woman at information booth advised us to take Route 144 to Grand Falls, which we did. Stopped for breakfast after 20km. The road then followed the St. John River - nice rolling hills and nice valley. Decided to stay in Grand falls since rain had started again. Stayed at Hill Top Motel right next to the falls.



Day 67   August 1    Grand Falls to Woodstock     126km.
Followed St. John river along nice rolling hills, some quite steep. Passed longest covered covered bridge at Heartland.
Camped in Woodstock. Chinese buffet again.


Day 68  August 2   Woodstock to Fredericton    123km.

On the road at 8:00. The river was beautiful and still.  we stopped at Nackawic, home to the world's largest axe . Had a sub and much needed coffee. Followed Route 105 'till we picked up a road crossing the river 24km from Fredericton, where we picked up Route 102. The campground we had planned to stay at was too far out of the way so we decided to continue to the tourist office and booked a room at the Skyline Motel. We had supper at a pub in Fredericton then went in search of our motel which was a little difficult to find. At the motel we spoke to some construction workers. They were from Montreal and had good old Quebec beer which they shared with us.

Day 69   August 3    Fredericton to Coles Island   91km.

Followed river again today. First 50km were very flat, then rolling hills. Most of the day was under cloudy skies. It rained while we were having breakfast but cleared a little and even saw the sun perioderically.
Camping at the river Canaan on nice quiet site. Had beer with friendly family from Moncton. Kids were all excited because they were going to an AC/DC concert the following day.



Day 70  August 4   Coles Island to Perlee Beach, Shediac     130km.

The river was beautiful in early morning sunrise, mist rising from water as family of geese tookm off. We took Route 112 to Salesbury, a long ride of 65km. before coffee. From Salesbury took Route 106 to Moncton and the 134 to Shediac. Camped in the worst Provincial Park ever. Went to Perlee Beach  for swim - a real zoo. Biked to restaurant for supper. Rude neighbours stayed up drinking 'till 4:00. Bob's tea making in the morning must have woken them up as the post seemed much noisier than usual.


Day 71   August 5   Parlee Beach to Cumberland Cove, PEI     83km.

The morning started badly when we discovered we hat come 5km only to find out the road was closed and completely impassable. We had to go back and take highway 15 to bypass the construction. The wind was very strong. We got back to 133 then 15 then 955 because Jean wanted to see Murry Beach. The 955 was a good road, mainly along the coast. Took shuttle over Confederation Bridge  and the driver told us we were the first cross-country cyclists of the year. On PEI we took highway 10 and camped at Cumberland Cove, a small peaceful campsite right on the ocean. The tide was out and Jean took a long walk on the red sand beach.

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