October 1, 2012
Antigonish to Pictou
What a difference the weather makes. Or to be precise, what a difference a dry day makes. I left Margaret and Hugh's B&B with a full stomach after a breakfast fit for a king, having had a great nights sleep. At $50 it was only slightly more expensive than a Southern Ontario campsite, and on a wet September evening far more welcome. I made my way to the coast, enjoying being off the highway, with good views and weather to match, before heading to New Glasgow, an uninspiring town where I had lunch.
Riding through Pictou I saw the twin masts of an old sailing ship, so made a swift diversion and found "Hector". I was in a rush whilst the weather was still dry to get to a campsite and dry everything out after Saturday nights soaking, so I plan to return tomorrow morning and look at the ship properly.
At the Harbour Light Campground the owner was so impressed that I was still sleeping in a tent in October that he didn't charge me. I also managed to dry everything out in the strong breeze in preperation for tonights rain.
Today's ride: 59 miles (95 km)
Total: 8,400 miles (13,518 km)
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