We started out yesterday with overcast skies and cool temperatures, under the threat of rain. We got about 30 k in before the showers started. We had a break in the rain and optimistically dried off our sunglassed, but before we set off again, the rain had caught up, and it rained steadily until we finally decided to pack it in, soaked and chilled to the bone. Sarah fared a little better than I did, being better dressed for the weather, but we were both pretty cold. The van picked us up from the side of the road, and we headed to Tim Horton's for chili. Man, did that ever hit the spot!
The weather got gradually better as the afternoon went on, and we went back and finished the ride before dinner - dry and warm this time. So much more pleasant!
Our crew has now gone from 4 to 6, at least temporarily - Dad picked Pete up from the Moncton airport on Friday night, and we picked up Simon from the bus station at 1 on Sat afternoon. Simon is with us until Monday morning only and Pete is with us through ther rest of the trip. I'm so happy that they both got to be with us for some of the trip.
Simon and Peter witnessed their first World Champion hat ceremony. Simon won, for his perseverence in getting out to hang out with us. A 16 hour bus ride would have been enough to deter most people!
Liz
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