June 9, 2023
Day 114: Le Mont des Bruyeres to Nederzwalm
Along the Schelde River on the Canal
We knew it but did it anyway. It was there in plain view in the reviews for this campground. Roosters!
Roosters. Crowing in the campground starting at about 5:00am. So we get an early start, a good idea anyway with the way the wicked winds have been blowing and is predicted again for today.
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We cross the Belgium border and then onto a bikepath along the canal of the Schelde River.
At one point the canal route crosses to the other side, RWGPS keeps us on this side so we keep on this side until there is a notice of a road closure. Since there are other options that are pretty much the same, we go to an alternate road until we make our way back to the canal bikepath.
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“Are you Patrick,” a woman asks as Patrick waits for Rachel to catch up. “She is our host tonight.” Ariana is walking their dog Rickie at the canal and the turnoff to their house. She gives us instructions of getting into their garden. Sebastian is at home working, so we wait on the patio for Ariana to return.
Patrick goes for a swim in the above ground swimming pool, we shower and settle in to visiting with the family. Sebastian fixes homemade pizza in their brand new BBQ. The 3 daughters show us the picture books of their 7 month tour of 5 years ago. We admire that Sebastian and Ariana took their kids then of 12, 10 and 8 cycle touring.
This is a musical family and after dinner we are given a concert of various instruments.
Today's ride: 72 km (45 miles)
Total: 4,868 km (3,023 miles)
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This family and our WS hosts the following night, cycle toured with their kids! I think how I can barely manage myself, and to also have to look after kids is amazing.
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