Crossing the Border
July 23 we crossed the border into Canada. Bruce was finishing a call on the cell phone when we pulled up to the guard at the crossing. (it's .69 per minute for the next week so he didn't want to just hang up!) We think that the guard was not happy about this and we were directed to go park for a full inspection! Two young and very serious border officers searched the truck thoroughly and then the camper for about a half hour before sending us on our way. Interesting experience.
July 23 we crossed the border into Canada. Bruce was finishing a call on the cell phone when we pulled up to the guard at the crossing. (it's .69 per minute for the next week so he didn't want to just hang up!) We think that the guard was not happy about this and we were directed to go park for a full inspection! Two young and very serious border officers searched the truck thoroughly and then the camper for about a half hour before sending us on our way. Interesting experience.
Camping de Compton!
We went on to Camping de Compton, RV Park. It is a large, well equipped RV park with everything except cable. We did get antenna TV with one English-speaking station and several in French. The area is one of rolling hills with lakes and large farms.
The homes and farms in this area are very neatly maintained and typically have beautiful landscaping with abundant flowerbeds.
So, that's it for our Canadian visit! See you back in the States!
We met up with Carol's friends, Claude and Rennee Martin, who stay at this campground in the summer and spend winters in Florida. Claude and Renee were camping in Apopka, Fl the first year of Carol's retirement. The three of them enjoyed riding together and talked about getting together some time in Compton, QC.
After a serious accident on their Goldwing a short time ago, they decided to stop riding and got a Smart car! The car, at 104", is only 14" longer than Bruce's scooter, and with the top down and top side rails out, it's a pretty fun ride! We must have made quite a site, following them on the scooter around the countryside where they both grew up and then raised their own children as well.
Among the stops we made was the Abbey St. Benoit, a beautiful place where the Monks support themselves by making cheese, maple syrup, and other items. Renee's father who was a mason, actually worked on the building which appears to be traditional on the outside but is very modern inside.
Unlike winter RV parks in Florida, summer camping includes lots of families, tents, tent campers. We met a young couple who are doing it the fun/hard way!!!
All this stuff, 2 adults and 2 kids, and 2 bikes went into 2 motorcycles and a trailer! We think it took them about 4 hours to pack up. Only for the young!
Another interesting nearby place was Coaticook, home of the world's longest walking suspension bridge! And no OF COURSE Carol did NOT walk on it! Are you kidding? (On the other hand, neither did Bruce) But we got some great pictures. Here's one:
So, that's it for our Canadian visit! See you back in the States!
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