We got up and on the bikes at 6:30 AM, ready to take on the task of crossing and leaving Montreal during rush hour. 52 degrees and clear and a very light breeze to start. We took the Route Verte 1 across town and after a few circles made it up on the Jacques Cartier bridge. After a detour of finding out the intermediate islands were closed for a NASCAR race we were back on the bridge and on to the mainland. We found the RV 1 again and were off. What followed was about 50 miles of separated paths on the RV 1. Great countryside, no traffic and very peaceful. Several miles with a canal on one side and a river on the other. (Canal = flat :-) ) Really the best of the Route Verte.
We had to leave the RV as we headed south for Vermont. The highways were fine with only 1 detour today! Even had a slight tailwind from the north. The temp topped out at 67 degrees with partly cloudy skies. The hills started to appear about 10 miles from the border, but weren't bad. We left our last French speaking town and headed south
The border crossing to the USA was easy - just us and no line. Had a nice chat with the officers and we off for the last 7 miles of the day. Our goal was Enosburg Falls. Found one Inn with one room, that's all we needed. Dinner back with the American cuisine of fried food and several beers.
90 miles for the day and feeling good. On to Lucy and Doug's place in Greensboro in the morning.
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