Today was supposed to be 110 km from Plaster Rock to McGraw Brook - generally uphill for the first 55 k, and generally downhill for the second 55 k.
The uphill was surprisingly ok, and we went from 150 to 550 meters above sea level without too much fuss. We had lunch by the side of the road, and then cruised through the afternoon. I think at one point I went 5 k without pedaling or braking.
This stretch of road was by far the most remote we'll encounter. There were no towns or even houses for the entire day, just some logging roads.
People warned us that we may encounter bears, so Sarah and I amused ourselves by yelling random things to so that we wouldn't surprise any. Things like "My boyfriend doesn't like coconut milk" and "My sister stole her boyfriend's cooler". I think we may have invented a new form of therapy. Lol
The day's complication? Apparently McGraw Brook Campground has been closed for years.
So, a new plan: Sarah and I were feeling great, and tomorrow was supposed to be a long day, so we decided to bike another 20 k or so, and then drive to Kouchibouguac National Park (where we were supposed to spend tomorrow night). In the morning we'll drive back to where we stopped today, and bike back to K-camp. We figured it would be easier to do the extra driving and stay in the same place for 2 nights than bike to another campground.
We were talking today about how we're actually living an old t-shirt slogan: "Eat, Sleep, Cycle". In reality, though, our days have been more like this:
Wake up (7 am)
Eat
Cycle
Eat
Cycle
Shower
Eat
Game/read?
Blog
Hand out world champion hat
Eat
Sleep (by 10 pm)
That's all for now. A note that if our blog posts seem a little off the wall, just think about how loopy you'd be after biking 1057 k over 11 days with only your family to talk to. :)
Liz
PS. I haven't actually awarded the World Champion hat tonight, but it's going to go to Dad for cooking breakfast yet again before he had even his first coffee. He always sends us off well-fed!
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