{"id":1027,"date":"2023-08-26T02:49:18","date_gmt":"2023-08-26T06:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nadeo.ca\/daniel\/blog\/?p=1027"},"modified":"2023-08-26T17:06:55","modified_gmt":"2023-08-26T21:06:55","slug":"last-leg-of-the-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nadeo.ca\/daniel\/blog\/2023\/08\/26\/last-leg-of-the-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Last leg of the trip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The campground<\/a> is a private one this time. It\u2019s well hidden on a side road, parallel to the highway. There are lots of RVs parked here for the season. My host greets and welcomes me then guides me to my spot for the night\u2014a wide spot next to the river\u2014in her little electric buggy. I unload the bike, and set up the tent before dark, lube the bike\u2019s chain, write for a bit, then head to bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"A
River Country Campground<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I woke up at 4:30 a.m. and couldn\u2019t fall back asleep; I guess I was anxious to get started on the last bit of riding before getting home. It wasn\u2019t long before I started to feel it: I felt drowsy again. Let\u2019s take more breaks than usually today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soon, I arrive at the border of Qu\u00e9bec, a little piece of home, and it warms my heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Daniel
Daniel in Qu\u00e9bec<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I stop often to get coffee, gas, snacks or meals. I listen to familiar upbeat music while riding. Sometimes, I dance to the beat in my seat. I wonder if I make other drivers smile as I pass them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Motorcycle
Typical stop on a Canadian road trip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I take a small detour to Saint-Charles-de-Bellechasse, where my ancestor was buried in the cemetery back in 1780. I find the Church, I make a video call to my mother, and we explore the town\u2019s cemetery together. We find old tombs, but the engravings are mechanically made, and we can\u2019t find anything older than the 1890s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I find a nearby poster board giving the cemetery\u2019s history: apparently, the original wooden or steel crosses that served as markers were lost in time, and the plots were reassigned. So somewhere in there, my ancestor is buried. It was fun to explore! Thanks for the suggestion Mom!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Cemetery
Cemetery at Saint-Charles-de-Bellechasse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

During this section of the ride, the rain starts, so I pull into a safe spot, pull out my rain gear and put it on, then get back on the road. The bike has a Rain mode that adjusts the engine\u2019s power and traction control. Still, I remain vigilant and keep space around me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For lunch, I stop at one of the many Irving Big Stop restaurants. I have their featured soup of the day: pea soup. I\u2019m reminded of the soup we had at camp two weeks ago; thanks Dr. Boudreau! The reminder brought a smile to my face during this meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a while, I reach Qu\u00e9bec highway 30, another of my favourite highways: it\u2019s a recent one, so the road is still smooth, like new, and, although there are few small hills, the curves are long and sweeping. I get the feeling riding my bike here is like riding those hovering speeders in Star Wars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019re working on the toll bridge, and so I had to take the 50km detour to the other bridge in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. Nothing was open at the Mont\u00e9e Lavigne interchange (A.K.A. Kilom\u00e8tre 17) where I usually take a pit stop on the way to Montreal. I had to fuel up farther down the highway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I finally arrive home in the middle of the night. Glad to be here at last. I give my cat some well-deserved attention for a little while; it\u2019s obvious she missed me, and I missed her too. Thank you Gis\u00e8le for taking good care of her while I was away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I lube my bike\u2019s chain for the final time on this trip. The Bonnie will definitely need some attention tomorrow: she needs a good wash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ll leave the unpacking for tomorrow too; right now, I need a wash myself. It\u2019s the best shower I\u2019ve had in two weeks. Now, I\u2019m off to bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Next: Reflection and Conclusion<\/a>]<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Map
Day 11: Clearview NB to Ottawa ON<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Riding distance: 937km<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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