It started early in Pocologan, NB with an early rise to try and catch the morning sun but there was too much cloud cover
The sun is behind those clouds
It is an hour later now and just starting to show some light behind those angry clouds
There is a nice view of the Bay of Fundy from our deck but there is a chill in the air
We have breakfast in a neat cafe somewhere we can't remember
Here is a view riding the Confederation Bridge from NB to PEI. There is no toll driving into PEI, but you have to pay a toll to leave
a one handed self-portrait "riding the Confederation Bridge" . On the other side there is a cross-section of the bridge construction
and my first PEI sunset as we were walking for dinner ( Yes, walking and my legs aren't used to it )
Torrential rains are keeping us inside for now and not looking good for the next few days
Would love to ride into PEI on the swing back east. Thanks for the sneak peek.
ReplyDeleteSteve:
Deleteso many places to see and not enough time. You are doing it right, wished I had a way to make income while on the road. I would join you
still hoping to meet "on the road"
The accommodations don't look like you were really "roughing it". Also interesting that you have to pay to get off the island, but not on.
ReplyDeleteCanajun:
Deletethat was a splurge. Not really worth the price except for the view. Need to dry the camping stuff
You have to pay for the ferry both ways, something like $38. each way not sure about the price for the bike
the bridge is $48. to leave but nothing to ride over. Bikes are $17.75
If we don't have the funds then we would be "stuck" (wink) here
Nice to see the island again Bob, as you know, one of my favorite places....hope your time there is good!
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Deletetrying to sightsee but the weather is not co-operation. Heavy rains this morning and rivers of water on the road. Not riding weather
Bob, I miss you guys. I still haven't undone all my traveling preparations. I still have the large windscreen on including all the bugs from the trip, gear is on the floor in the office, and the tent is hanging from the ceiling in the garage to dry out. It's been dry for a few days now, but it's still hanging.
ReplyDeleteThe weather here took a turn, it was downright chilly for a few days but now summer seems to be returning. I'm sure that the nicer weather will shift your way soon. It's the law of averages. There had to be a price to pay for that heat wave.
David:
DeleteI am only starting on week 3 of my 6 week riding vacation. Have to expect bad weather once in a while. Hot and humid today
Glad you made it to PEI, quite the accomplishment on two wheels.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you two mild be hold up for a day or two with that weather. Did you bring a deck of cards with you?
Trobairitz:
DeleteThis Island is larger than you can imagine. Lots of roads and takes a long time to get anywhere
can't come all this way and then hide because it rains . . .
Congrats Bob Not bad at all you done really good this trip and Look forward to the reading and photo's as your coming back too.
ReplyDeleteenjoy the great beaches and red Sand dunes are so cool...
rob
Rob:
Deleteyou could have come with me. You had the time . . .
saw a white spyder like yours, built in cases from Quebec. Lots of spyders here
Hope the GoPro is now cooperating with you. Miss you already! Thanks again for visiting and chatting. Really like that selfie!
ReplyDeleteSharon:
DeleteI miss you too. I haven't written about our meeting yet. I am saving the best for the last.
I may have discovered why my GoPro Hero3 was locking up, so I did another update and erased the update file from the memory card this time. Seems to work as normal now. Too bad I lost the video from our ride to that gas station, as my GoPro "Froze"
thanks again for making your time available for me
Ed:
ReplyDeletePlans are evolving in my mind all the time, wondering which way and which route to take. Dates have changed a little as something came up . . . We may have to "step" it up a few days, or I head south instead and head east on I-80 towards Denver
PEI, another one of those places on my non-existent "list" (gonna have to work on that one of these days). It looks like you will be hunkered down for a couple of days. Is there a lot to see on the island?
ReplyDeleteRichard:
DeleteThis Island is larger than you can imagine. I thought it was small, since it loooks small on the map. So many roads and little communities
weather is not looking good. Saw Funnel clouds yesterday
Lovely views despite the rain. And the view from your deck towards the Bay of Fundy, well, I want to be there. Give up the details to find that place.
ReplyDeleteReading your posts along with talking to you in person has had an effect. I'm now the proud owner of a Sirui carbon fiber tripod, a YongNuo wireless trigger system (damn I didn't order the right camera connecting cord to trigger the G15 though). A GoPro can't be far off.
Ride safe Bob.
Steve Williams
Scooter in the Sticks
Steve:
DeleteIt was a pleasure to impart some of my hobbyist information. YongNuo is a great Company.
As long as you have the proprietary cable for Nikon you are okay. Canon makes it simple as you can make your own. Nikon uses different connectors, which they don't see to the public. I think YongNuo made them. You should check out their flashes, good value for a fraction of the real ones
To make a Canon shutter cable just get those stereo audio plugs and wire both ends the same. IE: middle pin to middle pin, middle to middle, etc and it will work. I think they are the 2.5mm ones. I can make one and mail it to you when I get home.
I think the Sirui is a copy of the Feisol which costs 3x more. I think B&H has both. I also have a copy of the Sirui, called the "Nest"
My Hero3 is working fine now. It was locking up but I upgraded the software and then removed the files from the memory card, this time
Absolutely gorgeous! How I'd love to be riding along!
ReplyDeleteFollowing along, however, is delightful and I am so happy that you will get a little reprieve.
Enjoy!
Deb:
DeleteNot too many miles these past few days. Just relaxing and enjoying the free time of not having to be anywhere specific
Ahhh...PEI seems so relaxing. One of those places we really wanted to go last year. But i know all about the differences between what Garmin says and what it really takes, and just knew we would be rushing. I'm glad yo have the time to spend there.
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