This morning was a late start as we didn't catch the ferry from Saint John until noon. So we met at the bikes for 10:45 in order to make sure we would get to the ferry and be ready to board when necessary. It was a clear, sunny, hot day today - no fog in sight. At the ferry terminal parking lot there were several other bikes as well waiting to get aboard. Of course everyone always likes to check out each others bikes and have a chat about where people are from and where they have been and where they are going. Lots of Americans and very few Canadians which I found very interesting. 
In order to board the ferry we had to go over one of those lovely metal bridges that are always quite scary on a bike and then onto a wet painted floor which was not fun and I was very afraid that I would slip out and the bike would land on top of me. Well of course it didn't and I got parked fine. The guys that work on the ferry were a great help providing tie downs and making sure the bike was secure before we headed upstairs to the deck. The ferry ride was uneventful and there were no whales which was disappointing but I saw a few dolphins - at least we think that is what they were! 
Departing the ferry three hours later was a relief that we could actually get on the bike and ride! Heading down Route 101 to 1 was spectacular! The road took us along the water front all the way to Yarmouth. What an amazing ride. Beautiful views after beautiful views. I never realized that Nova Scotia people decorated their yards with Acadian flags and colors similar to the Americans with their American flags and colors. There were some light houses and some beautiful old churches along the route.
Arriving in Yarmouth I immediately gave Jean Vallillee a call to let her know I had arrived. It had been 33 years since I saw her last and it was like we had never been apart. We have changed a bit but just physically (lol). It was great reminiscing about the trip I took with her and her family to their cabin by their grandparents place. I had such a wonderful time with Jean and her family then and have very fond memories of that trip. Jean talked about having a huge crush on my brother which I never knew - and she thinks that Randy didn`t pay her any attention whatsoever at the time. Too funny. 
Jean and Ian have beautiful spot really a paradise in Forest Glen about a half hour outside of Yarmouth. Jean provided beer and supper while we chatted and she showed me around some of her 7 acre haven. It is a beautiful cabin in the woods. The place has been overgrown for awhile and Jean and Ian are unearthing all these lovely gardens as they clear it away. |
| Jean and Ian |
Just as it was getting dark I headed back into Yarmouth. Arriving at the hotel I find out that we are leaving with kickstands up by 7:00 am - yes seven!! We do want to see a lot tomorrow so I will give them that. Patti (Miles` wife) is also flying in to Halifax tomorrow so we need to be there for at least supper. So much to see and so little time tomorrow.
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