Our campsite is right along the river and as always I’m the first one up. As I take Maggie out for a walk we can see the fog rolling in and by the time we get back to the RV we can no longer see the river just 20 feet away. I’m surprised how cold it is here in the morning and once again we need to put the heater on to take the chill off.
Today we will cycle into and through Fredricton heading towards Moncton. Only two more days of cycling in New Brunswick and we will then head across the Confederation Bridge to Prince Edward Island. Originally, I hadn’t planned to include PEI in this trip but changed the route for a couple of reasons. I thought it would be nice to cycle in PEI adding yet another province where I have cycled but also allowing David the opportunity to see part of another province. David has travelled through British Columbia. He has made several trips to visit us in Ontario and now will have spent time in Quebec, New Brunswick, PEI and eventually Nova Scotia. Not bad for a Brit and I comment to him that he has seen more of Canada than many Canadians have. The second reason to visit PEI is our Sarnia neighbours are vacationing on the island and making the trip gives us an opportunity to spend a day with them.
Highway 105 that runs along the Saint John River is a wonderful route to cycle. The road is excellent with a paved shoulder, it is flat, and large trees shade the whole route heading South and East from Fredericton. The day is similar to yesterday practically no wind, blue skies and a comfortable yet probably slightly warmer temperature.
Eventually we start to head more north easterly on highway 715 and finally on to highway 112. Before highway 2, the 4 lane divided Trans-Canada, was built highway 112 was the main route between Fredericton and Moncton. Now a secondary route with less traffic it is ideal for us. Not as well maintained as the road along the Saint John River however and no paved shoulder. Highway 112 follows the Canaan River. There are more rolling hills along this highway but they are manageable.
David needs to stretch his legs and pulls away from me early on the 112 and I don’t see him again until Deb picks us up. I’m feeling great. The legs are strong and the bike is working seamlessly between gears. The day ends up being a great ride. Not as scenic as yesterday and the roads weren’t quite as good but overall it was a very enjoyable day.
At the end of the day we gas up and pick up some essentials before heading to our chosen campground for the night. Tonight we are staying at Riverbend Wilderness Campground near Salisbury. A really rustic old-style campground with great privacy from the neighbouring sites but all sites have hydro and water. The washrooms are new and while basic are clean. No wi-fi. The owner, Jim, greets us warmly and we get a great site with free firewood. Steak for dinner with red wine and lots of laughs. At the end of the day I’m tired but it’s a good tired.
“There is no passion to be found playing small—in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”
Nelson Mandela
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