Day 42, Mon. July 7, Thunder Bay

Having been plagued by mosquitoes and black flies the last two days, today was no exception. Never have I seen a "break-camp" so fast. The 90 km road surface from Shabandowan to Thunder bay was - for the most part - quite acceptable.

Our intended breakfast stop became only muffins and buns as there was no cook at the restaurant at the junction of hwy 11 and 17.

We arrived at Kakabeka Falls by last morning, and enjoyed wandering along the several pathways on both sides of the river.

Continuing toward Thunder Bay, we were presented with a recently opened by-pass route and traffic signs indicating "no bikes". There was no indication of where cyclists should proceed or how we should levitate to our destination. No posted bike routes; no map of alternate routes; no bike path - just a sign to suggest "no bikes".

Tomorrow (Tuesday) is a rest day in Thunder Bay.
Contributed by Ute Grayson.