Chatham, ON to London, ON

Canadians continued to show their hospitality and enthusiasm today. We had a CR church stop with a full lunch in Mt. Brydges and once we reached London, another CR church provided refreshments at the end of a short bike path just before downtown.

We witnessed the economic extremes of London by riding first past exclusive homes, and then later in the downtown area, where the local church does a street people ministry. Some of the street people were on hand at the evening dinner and we could interact with them. The evening meal was provided and was great....with ice cream.....4 flavors!! We are camped at the London H.S.

The terrain continued mostly flat on the route today, with woodlots and farm crops most of the way. The province is trying to return some land to native forests and encourages the farmers to do this. The route was 77 miles today with some relief from the wind.

Love to all, P & J