Successful traversal of Canada

On Tuesday the 10th of August, we stood in Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia and breathed in the sweet saltly of the Pacific ocean. We have ridden across Canada. We are punting on taking the ferry to Victoria - we were tuckered out from 30 minutes of stop and go on the Port Mann bridge - under construction until 2013. My clutch hand was so tired that I had trouble undoing the tie downs for the luggage that is strapped to the bike. The Garmin UPS took us through downtown Vancouver to get to the park - Vancouver city is a cross between Hong Kong, New York, and Seattle. After so much rural riding I was overwhelmed by the population density. After crossing through customs we celebrated with horchata (a Mexican drink of rice, cinnamon and sugar) at a restaurant in Ferndale, WA.

Note to travellors coming through US customs at the Peace Arch location - if you don't have Nexus, anticipate a long wait.

Our cat sitter is telling us that one of our cats is starting to freak out from our absence so we may not delay in getting home.

Many stories to tell - stay tuned.