Just as yesterday began with lousy weather, so did today. It was misty and cool and didn't get much better all day. From Dryden to Ignace it was damp with one rain shower that lasted for about 5 kilometres. Just enough for us to get wet. We continued on to Uppsala where we decided to top up our gas before continuing on. The gas station had pumps that I haven't seen for about thirty years and prices that I have never seen - ever. High test gas was $1.669/litre, or about $7.50 for an old gallon. Ten dollars bought me six litres of gas. Kerry paid $1.549/litre for regular.
These pumps date from the 1960s or 70s.
$1.669 a litre!
This part of Ontario is amazingly similar for kilometre after kilometre of pink granite, evergreen trees, and bog and it can be mind numbing but the occasional Canadian Shield lake, which no matter how many see, are still beautiful.
Moving east Kerry spotted a dead moose which was being feasted upon by two vultures. They must have felt like we would if we won the 6/49! Apparently it was hit by a Kenworth truck. The picture below should explain my detective work.
Vulture heaven!
The culprit is revealed!
In Thunder Bay after seeing Kakabeka Falls we stopped at the Terry Fox memorial near where he had to stop his run in 1980. It is hard to believe that it has been more than thirty years since cancer claimed him. It's a really powerful experience to stand at this memorial so close to where he had to end his run.
Kakabeka Falls
John at Kakabeka Falls near Thunder Bay.
John at the Terry Fox memorial.
Kerry at the Terry Fox memorial
Statue of Terry Fox
Lake Superior near Rossport, ON
The rest of the ride was quite usual except for the incredible red rocks near Lake Superior and the views we had as we passed close to the lake on the way to Terrace Bay. Tonight it is raining and we're hoping that it is over by tomorrow.
Yes, going through the small remote areas is like going back in time. I stopped in Terry Fox Memorial twice each, time I get goose bumps. What an incredible journey he had. I wander how the driver of the truck that hit the moose. hope the weather will be kind to you. Kerry said that you may part ways in Sault St. Marie? Enjoy the ride.
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