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Left Medicine Hat well rested with our stomachs full. Quickly learned to drive as fast as everyone else. Some 700 km’s later we arrived in Sicamous, BC. Stayed with Cheryl’s High school friend Trina and her husband Mark. They were so nice to us and showed around the area. Monday mid afternoon we got toContinue reading “Relaxing in Vancouver”

Highlights from our first day on the road heading to Vancouver Island. Saw a cyclist who was loaded down and was pulling a trailer with a dog. We stopped and wanted to hear his story. But he had no time for us and kept going. Got to 37 degrees today. A very good day toContinue reading “On the road again”

We have moved into the third R of the “ride, rest, reflect” triad of alliteration. Quote of the weekend: “Touring by bicycle can be a metaphor for life. Each day comes with highs, lows and there are always struggles that need to be overcome… OK, it sounded better in my head…” Gerald (after ordering foodContinue reading “Day 14: Ride, Rest, Reflect”

The bike wheels are idle. Helmets dangle from handlebars and the bike chains threaten to grease anything that gets too close. We sit, not on the saddles, but within the comfortable confines of bucket seats within the Grand Caravan. We’re going home.  Cheryl (graciously) came to pick us up. She joined in our final adventuresContinue reading “Day 13: Going Home”

After cycling 983 kms over the past 11 days, we exercised our walking legs today by exploring stores around Kenora. We ended the day with a tour on the M.S. Kenora—an informative tour and scenic cruise rolled into one. ____________________________________ When you’re writing a daily blog documenting a cycling trip, having a day when you’reContinue reading “Day 12: Changing Gears”

“This is going to be a good day!” Gerald’s joyful exclamation (made just about every morning) was met by a soft groan as Amelia turned over in her sleeping bag. Gerald’s statement has been true everyday, but today was to be exceptional—we were going to ride the final kilometres to complete our journey across Manitoba.Continue reading “Day 11: Goal Completed (and Surpassed)!”

The music bellows through the breeze as we descend one hill and then pant up the next one. The words of Ellie Holcomb shift over and around us as both a reminder of God’s love and our need to care for one another.  “Up and over the mountains Valley deep as the ocean When youContinue reading “Day 10: I Will Carry You (and Help You to Sleep in Small Spaces)”

Quote of the day: “We are fully booked.” -Hotel Clerk We had plans for the day, but they changed. What actually happened is probably more interesting anyways… We departed from our writing table (where we left you yesterday) to find Linda and John’s modest home on Gimli Road. We heard our names before we foundContinue reading “Day 9: A change of Plans and the Highway Shoulder Thrift Store”

*Read to the end to find a free recipe! We woke up to the smell of bacon and the sound of a blender mixing crepe batter. Simple luxuries we do not take for granted! Breakfast was prepared and beautifully presented by Amelia’s friends. Katelyn and Daniel recently moved into a house just south of GimliContinue reading “Day 8: Beach Day and a Recipe for a Day Off”

Gerald was surprised by the sight before his eyes. Tombstones stretched before him as he exited the tent at 4 in the morning to find a bush. Gerald recovered quickly from his shock by recalling that today he would receive watermelon—a worthy remedy for many ailments, especially “surprise! You decided to sleep in a cemetery”Continue reading “Day 7: Mom Lightens Our Load”