Day 83 Sprinter Alma, NB CND-Houlton, ME

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Day 83 Alma, NB CND-Houlton, ME 10.22.16

Woke up to heavy rains this morning. After taking long hot showers, we got back on the road again.  It was low tide on the Fundy coast and much of the tidal flats were exposed. It was cool seeing river beds where the tide has cut the banks deep and wide.   We stopped at Shipyard Park on the Shepody River. In the 19th century, shipbuilding was an important part of this community.  Gaius Turner owned the shipyard at this location. He built over 18 tall ships in his day.  We crossed the tidal dam and continued on our way.  Hopewell rocks was closed although everyone seem to just walk around the closed sign. Howell rocks are caused by tidal erosion. They stand 40-70 feet tall.  The town of Moncton was a big industrial like city.  We did not like it at all so we quickly moved on. Moncton is where we finally have turned WEST!  We headed down Hwy 2. It felt strange to be going down a road at 110 km or 70 mph. We have been on backcountry roads for so long.  Tonight's stop was just across the border into Maine at a rest stop near I-95.  The views don't compare to the last three nights' stops but there is free wifi that actually works!