En Route to Ottawa
2011/09/15
Another driving day. I’m on my way to spend a couple of days seeing the sights in Ottawa, but getting there from Edmundston was too far to go in one day, so tonight I’m staying in Montreal again – tomorrow will be a short drive and I’ll have time for some sightseeing in the afternoon after I arrive.
Today was the first really rainy day on my trip. There have been some storms on other days, but today it rained almost all day, and when I got near the St. Lawrence river there was thick fog for a while too. I had to slow down because of poor visibility and all the water on the road.
My tires are starting to look a little worn – I think I’ll get a new set when I reach Calgary, at the same place my father bought me these ones. Until then I have to be careful about wet roads.
Quebec lacks scenic viewpoints along the highways, but they do have an ample supply of rest stops with picnic areas, which is nice. About every 50 km on average, along the main highways. I was really groggy this morning so I made use of these convenient stopping points to stretch my legs and get some air.
On the highway, Quebec drivers have an annoying habit of just sitting behind you and doing nothing for long periods. I’ve never encountered this in any other province. Today I had one guy following me for nearly an hour, until I pulled off for a rest – and this was on a divided highway; he had ample opportunity to pass. He even passed other cars when I did, and then pulled in behind me again instead of taking the opportunity to pass me. That really annoys me – I am not your goddamn cruise control!
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