On the way to Bathurst

Yesterday was the hottest day riding so far this trip; the temperature reached 35.5 by late afternoon. I made a side trip up to Miscou Island Lighthouse, the second lighthouse to be erected on the north shore of New Brunswick at the easternmost end of the Baie des Chaleurs. To get to the island you drive over this bridge where sudden wind gusts can surprise less attentive bikers; but not me.

The ride to the tip of the island is nice and the views from the top of the lighthouse are spectacular. According to the guide on a clear day you can easily make out details on the Gaspésie side of the Baie des Chaleurs.

The new mercury vapour light can be seen from over 40 kilometers away, nearly 4 times more than was the case with the old light.

As a total aside, you all know that deer are called 'Prudence' in Québec. So what are moose called in New Brunswick?

How appropriate for Canada's only officially bilingual province, n'est-ce pas!

No news on meals means no news on meals; hoping to do better in the Gaspé where I am now.