Monday August 6: Nfld Hospitality
Juana Moreland at the Heritage Home B&B in
North Sydney graciously provided all the fixings for a 5:30 am breakfast so that I could catch the 7:30 am ferry. I met
Alton and Debbie on their motorcycle while waiting in line.The ferry crossing was very smooth so we arrived on schedule at Argentia at 10 pm. However, I had not thought it would be DARK when we arrived, and that it would be so far to
Placentia, where I was to stay for the night at Rosedale Manor B&B. After a difficult ride for a few km’s, I turned onto what I thought was the right road to
Placentia. Well, my wee light was not a match for the pitch-black night and the potholes in the road. I was getting really concerned and I needed help. I started trying to wave down cars. A car went past, then turned around and backed up. At the same time,
Alton and Debbie rolled up as well from behind. The car driver, Maureen O’Reilly, asked us where we were going, and offered to guide us to our respective B&B’s.
Alton offered to ride behind me so that I could ride off his headlight. This was most welcome. I really needed this help to stay safe. Many thanks to Maureen, her brother Wayne Smith, John Tobias and her nephew Christopher for this help so freely given.
Alton as well.At the B&B, Linda and Philip were waiting up for me with tea and cookies. This was a calming way to finish off the day.