Before we write about our latest adventures and misadventures from the last couple of days, we want to mention how many friendly, incredibly helpful and enthusiastic people we have met so far. Whether it's hosts or strangers passing by, so many people have offered tips and encouragement.  We have changed our route several times already based on the advice of others.

After leaving Machias, we did take Obie's advice (the little, funky café) and rode out to Lubec, Maine and from there crossed into Canada on the Roosevelt International Memorial Bridge.

The bridge dropped us onto Campobello Island.  The island was a very popular destination for the wealthy and, of course, FDR and his family.









We chose a camp site near the beach and walked the mile long length. Our walked started out rather foggy, but the fog cleared after about 45 minutes.  While on the beach we came across quite a few interesting rocks.  Typically, we would have carried them home, but not likely on this trip!  Instead, we photographed them. 

Phil's tooth

the heart rock

round rock

From Campobello, we ferried over to Deer Island.  The photo below was taken on the ferry.  It's the first of the two of us together.  See --- we still like each other!

After docking, we rode the length of beautiful Deer Island.  It's a lovely, quiet little island and the ride was perfect. 

While waiting for the next ferry to take us to mainland New Brunswick, we
met a group of riders from Fredericton, NB.  They turned out to be a fun group.  While waiting for the ferry and then crossing, we learned quite a bit about sights to see, including St. Martins and the Fundy Trail. 






We left them at the dock and on we pedaled to Blacks Harbour for our night's stay. 

Not much happening in that town, but we did get a good rest and again, great advice regarding our bike route out today. The first 20 miles was on the quieter rode which was the old highway.  After that we hopped out onto Route 1 - think Highway 280, except with only two lanes in each direction.  The very good news is that the shoulder is quite wide for safety.  That said, we both found it unnerving to enter the highway using the on ramp, just like the cars!  And at each ramp or exit, we had to watch for cars entering or leaving the road.

We are currently in St. John and leave for St Martin tomorrow.