07:00 Sault Ste. Marie (ON)
19:30 Rushing River Provincial Park (ON) 1139 km
A second long day on the road. The landscape has diversified slightly thanks to the appearance of the Great Lakes. However, it was cold (between 12 and 14°C) for this time of year. It’s incredible to find such temperatures in the middle of July!
The road conditions are perfect. The asphalt is flawless, and passing lanes are frequent. Traffic flows smoothly. I have a lot of time to think, and I find it difficult to accept or even explain to myself why, with an identical climate, Quebec’s roads are so pathetic. I would love to visit my own province more, but the state of the pavement constantly makes me hesitate.
Most of the time, I am alone. I rarely encounter other vehicles and pass a few slower ones from time to time. The weather is relatively nice, despite a bit of rain during the day.
I decide to head into the city of Thunder Bay to take a well-deserved break and explore the area a bit. Oof, another ghost town without much interest; the visit is therefore limited to a few streets.
I quickly continue my way toward the far west of the province. I decide to brave the cold (which eases up at the end of the day) to spend a night camping, just to save a little and truly feel like I’m on vacation!
Ouch, $30 for a night of camping isn’t cheap! We are a long way from European rates. Well, at least I am well settled and, as a bonus, a beautiful lake keeps calling my name. The water is a bit cold, but the jump is worth it! And yes, I am officially on vacation.
