Day 10, Wednesday September 23,
Did not post a blog for day 9 as spent
the day/ night at my brother's (Warren) place in Courtenay B.C.
Had enjoyable day hanging out with
Warren, sister-in-law Sarah and nephew Scotty. Ralf was able to get
bike tuned up at the Mountain City Cycle. They specialize in Giant
Bikes so Ralf's Giant was n competent hands.
Ralf had light breakfast of peanut
butter and toast,banana. Started off for Port Alberni at 7:15. Temp
4C, head winds, raining... but no snow.Apparently Courntenay doesn't
get snow except last year they got 4 cm of it and had to call a snow
day as no machines to clear roads.Wouldn't our kids have loved it out
here back in the days.
Warren travelling with me in support
vehicle. We will be staying at his cabin tonite on Sprout Lake which
is halfway to Tofino. Tofino ... Ralf can see the light at the end
of the tunnel!!!!!
Met Ralf every 20k.Stopped in Coombs
at the Goats on the Roof Restaurant and General Store. Got some pics
of the goats on the roof.Lunch was exceptional.
Back in the pouring rain. I stopped at
Cathedral Grove to take pics. Some older women there taking pics. One
woman shooting with Cannon camera. She came up to me and commented
that I looked like I knew what I was doing with a camera and could I
help her to get the flash working on her camera. I tried but unable
to do. I'm sure it's an easy fix but nothing worked...I sure could
have used Gail's epertise. Next time I'm in Henrys I'm going to ask
them how to put flash on in case this happens again.
Warren has WiFi at cabin I will try
and post some pics
The trek from Coombs is hard. In 5k
Ralf will have to climb Mt. Arrowsmith a 411 ft climb ,4 km
climb.Then it's 10k downhill.Fortunately Ralf goes the other
direction tomorrow to Tofino.Very steep-every truck is pulling over
to check their brakes before heading down on either side.
The road to Tofino is 99k; windy and
narrow.
At cabin now.Wood burning fireplace
going to full blast, enjoying a glass of wine,well maybe 2. Going to
Drinkwaters for dinner and maybe catch Blue Jay game. It has been
great getting together with Warren and his family.Sarah driving up to
cabin to pick Warren up tomorrow. We will be on the road to Tofino.
Now that we are in the cabin the
pouring rain has stopped, go figure. Murphy's Law is alive and well!
My retired brother
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