Ride along the Sunshine Coast | 260 km
A short ride between Gibsons and Earl’s Cove. I eventually decide not to take the second ferry because I suspect the landscape is relatively similar on the other side. Plus, my friends contact me to confirm they are finally on their way to Gibsons. I join them in the late afternoon, and we prepare our festive meal for the evening.
It was a very pleasant evening. We shared stories of our adventures, so different yet so similar at the same time. Isabelle and Sylvain are good friends and ultra-athletic. Last year, they cycled across Europe, and this year, they are tackling the American West Coast, starting with Vancouver and its island. They will eventually cover 2,400 km in 27 days. When I think of the discomforts experienced during my journeys, seeing them work so hard on their bikes puts everything into perspective… A true example of planning, performance, and courage!
My friends really appreciated my cooking skills and especially the superb steaks cooked over the campfire… especially since they are more used to cold meals and granola bars! (They still talk to me about it today!)
Naturally, a little rain came to close the evening, followed by a nice camping night that wasn’t too chilly.