XCan Day 90 - Sheet Harbour to just north of Sherbrooke NS

Distance: 87 km
Speed: 25 km/hr
Ascent: 782 m
Weather: stinking HOT!  A bit overcast later in the ride was nice
Flats: 1 (Dave front) which took 1/2 hr to get the little wires out
Bathroom Rating: 8

Today started off hot and sunny and got hotter but a bit overcast.  I have to say, the heat is making this more difficult.  We started off in Sheet Harbour and worked our way along the south coast of Nova Scotia. The route took us through quite a few little villages but none that offered coffee or food until we hit Sherbrooke at the 80 k mark.  It was beautiful riding along the coast with lots of views to the water.  At one point we were taking a break on the side of the road and I looked up to see an osprey nest with some babies calling for food.  Before long both the mom and dad arrived to keep them happy but as I rode closer to get a picture the adults left.  So no picture opportunity.  After we had ridden approximately 60-65 km Dave noticed he had a flat on his front tire.  It took us awhile to find the culprit and even longer to extract it as the length of the wires were about the thickness of the tire.  We then rode on to Sherbrooke without incident.  Dave and I stopped at the liquor store to get our final wine provisions and then Beanies Bistro for lunch.  I wish I could show you the lobster sandwich I had for lunch but, trust me, it was delicious!  As was Dave's club sandwich.  The owners of the restaurant were pretty impressed when they found out we had biked from BC and even gave Dave his Latte free!  If you are ever in Sherbrooke Nova Scotia it is a great place to stop.
Pretty exhausting day for everyone.  I'm blaming it on the heat, Heidi's blaming it on the gusting wind that started out in our favour and quickly turned nasty.  We are hoping for a better ride tomorrow.
Cheers,
Nancy and Dave