The night was very quiet except for the blowing wind. The truck was packed up and everyone left camp by 7. There was a nice tailwind and we made good time as we travelled East.
We got to the visitors pavilion on the south side of the Confederation bridge with more than enough time to catch the shuttle. There was a truck and trailer and a small bus that was used to shuttle the bikes and riders across. By 9 we were on the PEI side of the bridge.
In PEI we took some time to takes pictures at the sign welcoming us to a new province. We left after we got our photos and headed toward Victoria. On the cue sheet it mentioned that it was a place to visit.
We visited a chocolate shop and people enjoyed the different types of handmade chocolate. My favorite was the cinnamon and the lemon lime ones. After that we headed over to the restaurant to eat lunch.
Arlen, John, and I took the transcanada because we wanted to get to camp asap. Our choice of route was not flat at all. There was some good climbs but equally good descents. For a short time we joined a grandfondo that was in progress.
The campground wa nice. The road to the sites had PEI red soil on them. Once I set up my tent I went for a shower and did my laundry. Marie and Fred, family friends, offered to have me over at their house.
Marie picked me up and we went to Swiss Chalet, my favorite, because Fred wasn't feeling well. After eating Marie took me for a tour of the city. We saw the building where confederation happened.
Tomorrow we have to get up early to get a ferry at 11:15 but we have to bike 74 km to get there.
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| Breakfast location in Victoria, PEI |
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| Charlottetown waterfront trail |
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| Location of the birth of Canada, Charlottetown PEI |
