August 18, 2019
Day 116 Venise-en-Quebec, QC
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When we looked at routes last night, we realized we could take off a lot of feet of elevation by going the long way to Venise-en-Quebec. We added seven miles and subtracted six hundred feet. I think when we were doing these routes at home last winter, we thought that by this time in the trip the climbing would be pretty easy. NOT!
As we were leaving the B&B, (well, the B anyway - they stopped serving breakfast nearly a year ago) a couple who was also staying there stopped to talk. It turns out that they had seen us on the road a week ago.
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Also at the B last night were two couples who stopped to take our picture this morning. Thanks for sending the pictures to us!
It was a pleasant day. We are riding through much the same scenery as we've been seeing - mostly dairy farms and crops.
Today the crop was corn. We rode past huge corn fields.
We also saw some apple orchards.
One thing we haven't seen recently are poultry farms. The sign at this one showed chickens.
And this one said it was turkeys.
The best thing about today's route was that we went around, rather than across the mountains.
Tonight we are in Venise-en-Quebec on the north shore of Lake Champlain. The lake views are beautiful and the town is very pretty. I'll try to get some pictures as we leave in the morning.
Today's ride: 53 miles (85 km)
Total: 4,330 miles (6,968 km)
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Pierre had a good time with you guys in Sherbrooke.
I ´m happy to hear that you are doing well.
You are amazing with your super bike and good stories.
Thanks to share those beautiful pictures 😉
Take care
Sylvie xx
5 years ago
An other nice summer day in Quebec !
We are back home tonight from working last week end with the Ironman in Tremblant .. I’m getting my touring bike and stuff ready tomorrow for meetings you In Cornwall Wednesday morning
Are we riding mostly on the roads or on trails going to
Cheers!
Jacques and Lise
5 years ago
We were so sorry you couldn't come to Sherbrooke. We had a very good time with Pierre and it was great to meet your son. He really looks like you!
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