Jen's Journal

Day two we woke up to rain. There were two positive aspects to this:
1. Kasia and I got to try out our raingear, (Brian got to see how wet a cotton shirt could get).
2. It stopped by the time we got to the Crofton ferry.

After arriving on Saltspring we headed to Ganges and explored the quaint village before we tackled the large HILL leaving Ganges. We then found more hills on Stewart Road and eventually coasted our way into Ruckle Point for a second night of camping. Within sight of Swartz Bay and the numerous ferry routes we drank ice cold beer, (thanks to Brian’s two-8 packs of Lucky and a bag of ice strapped to his back).

Day two was only 60km, although we were equally as bagged, (if not more so), as the first day. Some how we managed to enjoy the peaceful night clear skies and crashing waves against the shoreline.

The third morning we packed up the gear one last time and headed to the Fulford Harbour to catch the ferry back to Vancouver Island. We said goodbye to Kasia and wished her well on her 7000-8000km ride across Canada this summer, and headed into our favorite white trash pub in Victoria, the Monkey Tree. With over 200km of pedaling in three days I have decided Guinness is better after exercise, (so are potato skins and deep fried spring rolls).

All and all I feel confident about my ride to San Francisco. The loaded bike is getting easier to maneuver and I know my legs can handle the distance. Fingers crossed that I will have no mechanical issues and life should be peachy.