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Sunday, May 23: Tadoussac, QC to
Baie-Comeau, QC (124 miles)
| We left Tadoussac around 10:30 this
morning after having a scrumptuous breakfast at a little cafe up the
street. Tadoussac consists basically of motels and restaurants. Parc du
Saguenay, a provincial park that surrounds the river, is apparently a
popular tourist destination. The Saguenay fjord is scenic, but
accessible only by foot or boat - so we left that for our next trip.
Here we stopped at Forestville to gas up... |
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In case you hadn't noticed, rest stop really does
mean REST for the ladies...
<- Elaine naps by the gas pump,
while Linda sits in the shade ->
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The ride today was somewhat warm, from mid-60's to the mid-80's. It was
mostly sunny, however, with no rain. Once we got to Baie-Comeau we found
the ferry for Paul and Linda to take across the St. Lawrence to Matane,
QC, and then back home to Topsham, ME.We
had dinner at an old restored hotel in the old center city area. Both
our dinners were outstanding! The French Canadians really know how to
cook...
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Our motel in Tadoussac wasn't great,
but our luck really ran out here in Baie-Comeau! There was a lot of
street construction going on, the sand was blowing, and our room was
spartan, but clean -- and cheap. |
Monday, May
24: Baie-Comeau, QC to Sept-Îles, QC (143
miles)
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For breakfast we stopped at a
little cafe in the old Baie-Comeau. The menu looked fabulous, but
we couldn't read French! Luckily, Michel and Eve, a couple at
the next table translated for us. They live and work in the area and
were very gracious and friendly in helping us decipher the menu, and
filling us in on life in the area. Meeting folks such as Michel and Eve
is one of the great, great pleasures of traveling. (Michel and Eve, if
you're reading this thanks for your assistance!) |
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With Michel and Eve's help Elaine ordered an
Italian omelet and I ordered a French pancake (crepe) with
strawberries and chocolate. mmm, mmm, MMM! |
| The ride north of Baie-Comeau reminded us of our
ride around the Gaspe several years earlier. The road winds its way
around the cliffs and up and down the mountains, making for
breath-taking views and exhilarating riding. Well, not too exhilarating
-- Elaine was on the back. |
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Here we are most of the way to Sept-Îles. We
began the day in Baie-Comeau in the mid 70's. By now, early afternoon
the temp had dropped to the mid 50's, with fog and light mist. We had to
pull out our jacket liners and heavy gloves, and turn on the seat heater
and heated grips. |
| We have seen several dramatic water falls during
our ride thus far, this one at a pull-out right along the road.
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Tonight, we are staying at the Sept-Îles Hotel
in, you guessed it, Sept-Îles (pop.
25,865). Our window provides a beautiful view of
the Baie des Sept Iles. It's not as chilly outside since the wind died
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Every couple of days it's time to do
laundry...
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...and every evening its time to update the web
blog. Thanks for reading - we love having company on our adventure. Tomorrow we are off for Havre-Saint-Pierre, and
the next day to Natashquan where we will board the coastal ferry for
Blanc-Sablon.
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