New Foundland was instantly a favorite for us. The landscape is totally epic, Huge mountains, amazing coast, pristine ponds, raging whitewater, grueling granite cliffs, and best of all the people are made of actual Gold. We met so many people that went so far out of there way for us it was creepy. But a huge thanks to everyone that gave us a meal, Sunday devotional, boat ride, satellite phone, car rides to the viking village, a place to sleep , bike maintenance or even 40 bucks to buy breakfast. One of my favorite parts of this trip is the people we are meeting. I am amazed of how warmly we are welcomed into random homes and treated like family. Even as I write this we are being prepared a moose stew for dinner by a couple who passed us on the highway yesterday. We are still just at the tip of the iceberg (which we have seen several of) of this trip, and already I don't think there can be a better way to travel and really get to know the people in the area.
The knee is all better thanks to the many remedies I have been applying, and Mary taking the trailer away from me (she won't give it back ). We still get sore and tired but faster and tanner. The one thing that people have warned us about the most in Labrador (black flies) haven't even begun yet this season, hopefully we are past when they do decide to take flight. Our bellies are full and our arms are numb thanks to the not smooth dirt highway. All in all things on the bikes are doing dandy.
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| Lonnie, Daughter of the Ocean Spray B&B that we didn't stay at but decided to treat us like guests anyways, by taking us out for a lovely afternoon to Kipple island. |
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| "I'm the king of the world" |
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| These days Mary gets tired of walking so I have to help her out here and there, don't worry we are getting her on a strict biking all the time exercise program as soon as we get home. |
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The whole gang on Kipple island. Larsens, Pateys, Hoggs, Burton
Did I mention Ocean Spray B&B in Port Saunders, NL will treat you like family |
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Do you know what the difference is between Mary and Brad?
Mary makes bike touring look GOOD. |
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| Is this what heaven is like? |
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| Another fine host for the night, possibly the only owners of a bike stand in Labrador. |
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| Inukshuk, these guys rock |
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| Marys Harbor, 86Km of dirt road just for this picture |
What a dream. I'm now craving Moose Stew. That is awesome that those folks just stopped after passing you on the road and invited you over for dinner.
ReplyDeleteHey, there's a replica of a "rock man" and pics from across the world where they are randomly located at the famous "Wild Berry Farm" affectionately known as The worlds largest Chocolate Fountain. It looks much like your Inukshuk. I think they might be related. I'll take you there when you arrive in AK.
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Love you, mean it MOM
What did they call this Harber before Mary got there?
ReplyDeletehey guys! i found your website finally! yes it is me lonni patey from ocean spray b and b! oh and mom says hi please email me i would love to hear about your travels!
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