Not many pictures today on account of the rain. rain. rain. Headwind. Rain. Did I mention wind and rain? Lorne was a stud and took over in the lead, breaking wind in front of me. I mean, breaking the wind in front of me. It was a little disappointing having some gorgeous vistas and downhill ahead, yet having to resort to granny gear to push against the headwinds. The rain let up enough for us to stop and chat with an old local who runs a packhorse outfit - he was standing by his gate talking to his herd. Gorgeous mountain horses. As we rode away, they galloped and bucked across the meadow. We called it their "happy dance."
Pulled into Sparwood for lunch and Lorne's sushi radar took us to the Yama 2 Go food truck. Great rolls for lunch. Much thanks to Cam for the tip on a place to stay in Fernie - and for the invite to the party at your restaurant tonight (Yamagoya Sushi in Fernie).
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Today's ride was on the "highway", which was pretty busy considering the 4-day Canadian holiday weekend (July 1 is Canada Day, similar to 4th of July in the U.S.). Imagine the rain, and the spray from the cars and logging trucks as they whizzed by. Thank goodness for that rain gear!
Rolled into Fernie and the first thing we see is the Fernie Brewing Company. Of course, we had to stop for Lorne! Peeled off the rain gear, warmed up, and again experienced the finest Canadian hospitality -- worried we weren't going to find a place in town due to the holiday weekend, the manager, Abi, offered to let us camp in her yard if there was "no room at the inn". Hot tub, hot shower, last hotel/real bed for about another week.
Peace & Love,
Lorne & Melani
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