21st
SNKCR Day 14 – Alice Day 8
What goes up must come down. I wake before 6:00, take out my ear plugs, hear what sounds like torrential rain and the need to pee. Rich comes through 15 minutes later with a cheerful “Good morning. It’s Day 14.” He also informed us that the rain sounds much worst in the trailer and it is not raining that hard. Carlo, my “Bunk Angel”, helped get down from my bunk. Coming down was much more lady-like than going up, but I’m sure his view was no better. A light drizzle was coming down but it was obvious that it had rained most of the night. After breakfast I watched as the Riders layered up and put on their rain gear. They put shower caps over their helmets, tape around their ankles and glasses on. Roger and Josh were riding the tandem. After 50 kms they came into the 1st rest stop in Montmagny just covered in grit. They were dirty, wet and cold but still have big smiles on their faces. When they took their glasses off, they looked like Rocky Raccoon. After a quick break, they were back on the bikes again. The next stop was La Pocatiere. The New York Fries crew set up at the Information Centre right on the St. Lawrence. It was still overcast. On a clear day it must be spectacular. The Riders had burgers (beef and veggie), grilled veggies and hot chocolate. Linda the T1 medic had the hot packs out that riders were putting in their jerseys. The big concern was whether showers been set up. Eventually yes they were thanks to Emilie, who in addition to being the T1 RMT, is bilingual. Showers were much needed and much deserved!!! T1 shuttled to Fredericton for a PJ party and to spend the night. As we left Quebec we lost an hour. Mike, Jess and I headed up to Woodstock, NB for showers and to meet up with the T2 Riders. I had my 2nd shower at a Truck Stop. Who know these places existed? They have been clean and the water is warm. Thank you Murray’s! You learn to appreciate the small creature comforts. After dinner was done we shuttled 260 kms to Moncton. We arrived at 12:15 am. I had my own room tonight…in the front seat of the car. I did not want to tackle the upper again :s
