It was a beautiful ride along the river today. I rode with friends and there were gorgeous vistas along the various causeways. Unfortunately it was also really hot and humid and I didn't drink enough Gatorade. I got some mild heat stroke about 15 km away from the lunch stop and slowly wobbled my way in. They took one look at me and put me in the air conditioned Wellness RV that drives along the route with us. Everyone was really nice and supportive - some kind stranger even dropped off electrolyte powder at my tent. So I rode into camp in style, but not on Le Tigre.
Tonight's camp is called Spider Camp. The name is apt. I was sitting at dinner and a baby spider built a web between my arm and my back. There are people who hate spiders and people who hate mosquitos and I'm firmly in the latter camp, so I accept and welcome spiders as my natural ally in the ongoing war (which, frankly, the mosquitos are winning).
Anyways, tonight's theme is Light Up The Night, in which all the teams create light displays over their tents and compete for first prize, which I'm pretty sure is just bragging rights. In honour of Spider Camp, our team created a web in the trees over our tents and we've made makeshift spiders out of balloons and glow sticks. It actually looks really good and I think we have a shot at winning. I'll let you know the results tomorrow!
Tomorrow we cross the provincial border and spend most of the day riding through Quebec. I can't believe we're almost at Montreal and the rally is almost over. It's one hell of a ride.
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