Day 78 - Pocologan to Saint John - Two Far 2022 - Reunion Bound (the long way around)

June 26, 2022

Day 78 - Pocologan to Saint John

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We rode to Saint John today, much of the way on NB 1. It's a divided, controlled access highway and I'm not sure if bicycles are technically allowed, but it is far shorter than any other alternative. There was not much traffic on this Sunday and it was really a pleasant ride. Kerry said it was like riding out in the country, but on a very good road.

This is the Musquash Estuary. The Musquash River makes a big "U" here.

We decided these were old railroad trestle pilings.

As we got nearer to Saint John, we had this gorgeous view of the Bay of Fundy.

And this is the Saint John River which enters the Bay at Saint John

We came into Saint John from the southwest, above the city.

We went through some attractive residential areas.

Then, we went to the Fort Howe National Historic Site. It rises very high above the city. There is no information at the site, but there was a small building (fort?) and this old cannon.

Cannon guarding the city at the mouth of the Saint John River

We made our way down and onto the city streets. I'm glad it was Sunday. It would have been a pain trying to maneuver through weekday traffic. There were several turns on twisty, hilly roads. We arrived at our hotel and were greeted by towel art in our room. We almost never see this in a hotel. I'm sure it must encourage tipping the maids.

Flower on the whirlpool. This one was decorated with Lindor truffles - that really made us smile!

Today's ride: 36 miles (58 km)
Total: 2,608 miles (4,197 km)

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