Meet Dan and Donna Barski

On the day we cycled towards Neuville we met Dan and Donna Barski from New York State. They were returning from a holiday in the Canadian wilderness in their canoe.

 

So what's the story? Well Dan and Donna are also trans Canadian cyclists having completed their journey in 1980. 

As I sit here communicating by internet it's hard to imagine that Dan and Donna had to use the telephone to phone home to update on their progress.  Actually, it's not that hard to imagine because I can remember it too.  Yes it's hard to believe I'm that old and no I don't remember the telegraph! 

They have left cycling behind and are now both committed canoeists, travelling by car and living in a caravan. They have swapped sore legs for sore arms and shoulders. Is there any physical activity you can do without getting sore? 

We said our goodbyes and they left us with some presents - chocolate almonds, a copy of their bicycle diary that we have found very interesting reading and a DVD. Thanks and happy canoeing.