Day 27 - Savanne to Thunder Bay - Leg 3 Complete!

Tuesday, June13, 2017

This was the view from our rear window as we prepared to leave Savanne this morning.....Love it!!

A typical Northern Ontario view.  Canadian Shield, long views, small shoulders.

We passed Larry this morning as we were waiting for Ritchie.  Caroline rode 37 km today.

Shortly after leaving this checkpoint we passed a guy "walking" from the East Coast to the West Coast pushing a 3 wheeled cart with his supplies.  He is averaging 58 km per day.  We didn't meet him, but Ritchie did.  I checked out his blog site.  He is a real interesting dude.  He is out to inspire other people.  His name is Dave Gutscher and is a 20 year veteran of the military, retiring as a Major!  Click here for his interesting and inspiring blog, The Wandering Canuck

While Ritchie headed to the campground, we made our way to Kakabeka Falls, just outside Thunder Bay.  As we pulled in we ran into Larry's wife Lorine who was checking into the Park with their trailer.  That will be his last stop today.

It's neat how we keep crossing paths with the other riders.

The Falls were very impressive!

We stopped in Thunder Bay for supplies and while I waited I came across this interesting lady running the asphalt roller.  She appeared to be older than me and wheeled that thing around with authority.

I also spotted this bugger sitting on the window rubbing his hands together waiting to get a piece of me for lunch!

 109.6 km today and a well earned day off tomorrow.

Look who we found in the campground as Lynn and I walked to the office.  It's Denis Paquet!  3 days in a row!!

 We had the campground talking when this OPP vehicle pulled up to our campsite.

 It was Tammy Bradley, an OPP Sergeant that Ritchie rode with when he was in Europe last year for Wounded Warriors!  She is stationed 2 hours north of here, but was in town for some training.  She had a great sense of humour and I'm sure is a wonderful officer.  Thank you for serving Tammy.

We've been talking about cooking dinner over an open fire and it happened tonight.  Great job Ritchie!  Also the Greek Salad.  We invited Denis over for dinner and had a few more laughs and stories to tell.

Ritchie even cooked desert.  Large Marshmallows with chocolates stuffed in them.

Much to Denis' delight (actually, all of ours).

This little guy also had a great meal.  He really hit the jackpot!

And finally, a love story.  Our traveling bear met Denis' friend Margaret, that rides around the country with him.  After a great visit, hey're both hoping we'll meet up again!💖💖💖