In Bathurst, NB

Today it was pouring down raining, but made it to Bathurst, NB.  A cyclist joined me at the exit to Bathurst and we cycled to the church and had a meet and greet.  Had a beautiful meal at Helen's place.  The company was amazing!  All set tomorrow to head off to Robinsonville, NB tomorrow.

Yes, bumps and obstacles are a yield sign (a warning)
It's the part where we are going up a hill and struggling.

It slows us down!

As we regroup and start down the hill,

we start to feel better and continue the journey.
The Obstacle: A hemorrhoid as big as my index finger

(an inflamed blood vessel caused by straining, battling the North East winds in Newfoundland).
The journey will continue when I heal with permission from the physician.
The fight never ends; neither does the journey.
Friday, June 26: I get a drive to New Glasgow
Saturday, June 27: I resume cycling to PEI
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Journey Update

Dad had quite a few challenges when he was in Newfoundland fighting wind and it rained the six days he was there.  On Friday evening, Dad stayed with his brother, Norm, in New Glasgow.  Mom, April and I decided a girls road trip was in need and went to visit dad in New Glasgow.  Dad advised that something did not feel right, but decided to continue journey hoping he would feel better.  After we left to head home, we received a phone call from dad asking us to turn around and come pick him up.  He was coming home.  He went straight to emergency and spent the night waiting to see a physician.  He has a hemorrhoid as big as his index finger with a few smaller ones.  Dad is going to continue his journey once he heals, but unfortunately, we do not know how long that will take.  If you don't know what a hemorrhoid is, it is a broken blood vessel from straining.  The winds were so strong in Newfoundland to cause this.  Dad will continue his journey and we will keep you posted as to his recovery.  Thank you to everyone who has offered accommodations.  We will stay in touch with you all!!

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Dad made it to the ferry last night.  He started his day in Nova Scotia with the sun shining.  He is on his way to Whycocomaugh to stay with a friend.  Tomorrow he is off to Antigonish and on Friday off to New Glasgow to stay with his brother.
Newfoundland was a challenge.  The wind was huge and it rained every day.  Yesterday the wind knocked dad and his bike around.  He clipped out of his peddles and landed on his feet - yeah!!  Dad left Newfoundland injury free!

I am sure everyone is wondering how dad is doing.  The weather has been terrible since he started his journey.  It has been raining and cold.  On the up side he had someone stop him on the side of the road who is a cancer survivor and asked him to spend the night with him in Bishop Falls to chat.  Dad did so he did not make his destination to South Brooks Saturday evening.  He made it South Brooks yesterday and tonight he is in Corner Brook.
Today was good once the rain stopped and he felt good and was making good time, however as he went into Deer Lake he got a flat tire and thought he would be spending the night in Deer Lake.  This couple, Dick and Heather Cooper, saw him and offered him a ride to Corner Brook where he met up with his host.  Tomorrow morning dad is off to the bike store as he thinks there is a problem with his rim and then heading to the ferry.  Hopefully tomorrow night he will be off the Rock.

This means his schedule is currently off by a day, but dad is hoping to make up some time in Nova Scotia.  Will keep you posted!

Update

I just updated the June 1, 2015, post with the most recent itinerary.  I will keep the itinerary up to date as I receive changes.  Thank you!

Updated Itinerary

Dad is on his way once again to start his journey cycling across Canada June 11, 2015.  This time he is heading East to West.  Dad was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer a couple of years ago and once again he is cycling to support and raise awareness for Thyroid Cancer as well as Prostate Cancer.  Dad is having someone join him on his ride from Ottawa to Thunder Bay.  If you can open your home and give him a meal, shower and bed for the night it would be appreciated.  Please email me to confirm accommodation.
christina.cameron@icloud.com

Newfoundland

Day 1:  June 11

St. John’s to Come by Chance

Day 2:  June 12

Come By Chance to Gambo

Day 3:  June 13

Gambo to South Brook

Day 4:  June 14

South Brook to Corner Brook - accommodation needed (Corner Brook)

Day 5:  June 15

Corner Brook to Port Aux Basques (boat)

Nova Scotia

Day 6:  June 16

North Sydney to Antigonish

Day 7:  June 17

Antigonish to New Glasgow

Day 8:  June 18
New Glasgow to Summerside, PEI – accommodation needed (Summerside)

Day 9:  June 19
Summerside to Richibucto, NB – accommodation needed (Richibucto)

New Brunswick

Day 10:  June 20

Richibucto to Bathurst - accommodation needed (Bathurst)

Day 11:  June 21

Bathurst to Campbellton – accommodation needed (Campbellton)

Day 12:  June 22
Campbellton to Robinsonville

Day 13:  June 23
Robinsonville to Edmunston

Day 14:  June 24
Edmunston to Saint Pascal, QC - accommodation needed (Saint Pascal)

Quebec

Day 15:  June 25

Saint Pascal to Quebec City – accommodation needed (Quebec City)

Day 16:  June 26

Quebec City to Throis Rivieres – accommodation needed (Throis Rivieres)

Day 17:  June 27

Throis Rivieres to Montreal

Day 18:  June 28

Montreal to Ottawa, ON – accommodation needed (Ottawa)

Ontario

Day 19:  June 29

Ottawa to Petawawa - filled Bobbie Hannabury

Day 20:  June 30

Petawawa to North Bay – accommodation needed for two (North Bay)

Day 21:  July 1

North Bay to Sudbury – accommodation needed for two (Sudbury)

Day 22:  July 2

Sudbury to Blind River – accommodation needed for two (Blind River)

Day 23:  July 3

Blind River to Sault Ste Marie – accommodation needed for two (Sault Ste Marie)

Day 24:  July 4
Sault Ste Marie to Montreal River – accommodation needed for two (Montreal River)

Day 25:  July 5
Montreal River to Wawa – accommodation needed for two (Wawa)

Day 26:  July 6
Wawa to Marathon – accommodation needed for two (Marathon)

Day 27:  July 7
Marathon to Terrace Bay – accommodation needed for two (Terrace Bay)

Day 28:  July 8
Terrace Bay to Nipigon – accommodation needed for two (Nipigon)

Day 29:  July 9
Nipigon to Thunder Bay – accommodation needed for two (Thunder Bay)

Day 30:  July 10
Thunder Bay to Shabaqua Corners - accommodation needed (Shabaqua Corners)

Day 31:  July 11
Shabaqua Corners to English River accommodation needed (English River)

Day 32:  July 12
English River to Dryden accommodation needed Dryden)

Day 33:  July 13
Dryden to Kenora

Day 34:  July 14
Kenora to Winnipeg, MB – accommodation needed (Winnipeg)

Manitoba

Day 35:  July 15

Winnipeg to Portage La Prairie – accommodation needed (Portage La Prairie)

Day 36:  July 16

Portage La Prairie to Brandon – accommodation needed (Brandon)

Day 37:  July 17

Brandon to Whitewood, SK - accommodation needed (Whitewood)

Saskatchewan

Day 38:  July 18

Whitewood to Indian Head - accommodation needed (Indian Head)

Day 39:  July 19

Indian Head to Moose Jaw - accommodation needed (Moose Jaw)

Day 40:  July 20

Moose Jaw to Morse - accommodation needed (Morse)

Day 41:  July 21

Morse to Tompkins - accommodation needed (Tompkins)

Day 42:  July 22

Tompkins to Medicine Hat, AB – accommodation needed (Medicine Hat)

Alberta

Day 43:  July 23

Medicine Hat to Brooks

Day 44:  July 24

Brooks to Calgary

Day 45:  July 25

Calgary to Banff, BC – accommodation needed (Banff)

British Columbia

Day 46:  July 26

Banff to Golden – accommodation needed (Golden)

Day 47:  July 27

Golden to Revelstoke – accommodation needed (Revelstoke)

Day 48:  July 28

Revelstoke to Salmon Arm – accommodation needed (Salmon Arm)

Day 49:  July 29

Salmon Arm to Kamloops

Day 50:  July 30

Kamloops to Lytton – accommodation needed (Lytton)

Day 51:  July 31
Lytton to Chiliwack

Day 52:  August 1
Chiliwack to Victoria - accommodation needed (Victoria)