August 18 - Pictou to Truro - 55 km

Gerry and his family are off on their own adventure. Today they are touring the Cabot Trail by car and returning to the Willow House. After that, I believe they are going on roughly the same trail as we 3, but that could change. I'll update their trip as I hear more. I know they are all flying back from Halifax at the end of the month.

Leddy, Laura and I cycled off towards Truro. We went cross country instead of along the coastline. A beautiful day with rolling countryside, which means some uphill and downhill for us "manual motorists." Even in a small province like Nova Scotia there are huge uninhabited areas, with few people. Check out the photo of the "dynamic duo." Note the colour of the pavement (red, I presume due to the aggregate in the asphalt) and the scrubby forest (logged, but left to regenerate on its own).

Another great B&B today - the "Tulips and Thistle" just north of Truro. It is hosted by Ann & Larry MacCormack, who were very gracious in allowing us the use of their kitchen to prepare our dinner (the usual - Greek salad, buns, cheese, pate & "grape juice"). The next morning we sat down to breakfast with the MacCormacks, a couple from Illinois and a family from BC (small world department!). One of the real highlights for us on this trip is informal get togethers like this where we meet and talk to people. Our thanks to Ann and Larry for making our stay so enjoyable.