So, if you take this picture, remove the sun and then turn Lake Superior over so that it falls to the ground, you have a good idea of what my day was like. I goofed around in Espanola and then tried to meet David Pope the warm showers host in the area. He told me the area was hilly and he was right. I had also loaded up on groceries too so I was extra heavy. I failed to mention that I finally managed to eat the last of the 55 packages of oatmeal I had brought from BC. But, I got back up on that horse again and invested in a more moderate 16 packages of high-end oatmeal. None of this no-name stuff!
I saw a plaque that said Franklin Roosevelt had fished here in 1943 before his Quebec trip for the conference with Churchill and Stalin I believe. I gave David a call and found I had gone too far so I thanked him for all the help and advice he has given me. I cannot overstate the importance of what people have to say about roads in their area. Because of David, I am doing the #6 down instead of battling transports on 17. I think it was looking grey and I thought I would wait it out in a restaurant while it passed. Well, the rain subsided in parts but never actually stopped. At times, it was brutal and I gave up on all attempts to stay dry. It was with great relief that I made it to the South Baymouth just as the rain was dying out. Along the way, my ipod suddenly shut off and I suspect it drowned. :( I made inquires about a motel room but the $111 was too chere for me. I took the ferry across and discovered that my sleeping was partially wet. Very amateur! I need to start sticking things in garbage bags again. I have been spoiled on this trip! I deplaned in Tobermory and it was still raining. I waited under and awning 'til about 12:30 am and walked around and looked for a covered spot. I finally found a park that was dark, had coverage, and had picnic tables. I don't know why but I am suddenly finding picnic tables very comfortable to sleep on! I look up and see starts so tomorrow should be nicer.
I saw a plaque that said Franklin Roosevelt had fished here in 1943 before his Quebec trip for the conference with Churchill and Stalin I believe. I gave David a call and found I had gone too far so I thanked him for all the help and advice he has given me. I cannot overstate the importance of what people have to say about roads in their area. Because of David, I am doing the #6 down instead of battling transports on 17. I think it was looking grey and I thought I would wait it out in a restaurant while it passed. Well, the rain subsided in parts but never actually stopped. At times, it was brutal and I gave up on all attempts to stay dry. It was with great relief that I made it to the South Baymouth just as the rain was dying out. Along the way, my ipod suddenly shut off and I suspect it drowned. :( I made inquires about a motel room but the $111 was too chere for me. I took the ferry across and discovered that my sleeping was partially wet. Very amateur! I need to start sticking things in garbage bags again. I have been spoiled on this trip! I deplaned in Tobermory and it was still raining. I waited under and awning 'til about 12:30 am and walked around and looked for a covered spot. I finally found a park that was dark, had coverage, and had picnic tables. I don't know why but I am suddenly finding picnic tables very comfortable to sleep on! I look up and see starts so tomorrow should be nicer.