Most viking expeditions end with some fatalities. We had none, and no arrests. Phew. Started in the fog, then made the last turn east onto the t-can. Flatter here (still climbs up to 500') and still zero services, but a few more communities and exits. Overall, if you can ride with fast traffic closeby, its good riding. Clean, wide shoulder; probably under 5km of the whole thing necessitated crossing into travel lane. Took the 80 for lunch by the water in holyrood, then got hot/hilly so found a (3 station!) Viking spa. And a milkshake. Nice finish along crushed stone t-railway into big city, streets closed off for bars and music scene. Sushi dinner overlooking harbor, then partying till 3am...64 miles. Garmin says 2200 feet climbing for the day, but no way thats right.
Sunday sadly packed up the bike, and sadly put Jean in taxi to go home. Then visited Signal Hill (much french-english and WW2 history, 1st transatlantic radio signal, cool flag system to notify shipping companies of inbound vessels) and quidi vidi area cause that's what tourists do. Went to the unmarked end of the t-can too. Saw Oppenheimer and picnic in the backyard show at the cathedral. Nice day off (except Jean leaving). St john's actually very neat city - history back to 1497, a funky music scene, colorfully painted houses and strategic/working port. 16 miles.
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