Day: 20 of 35

Date: Wednesday September 28, 2022

Segments : 17 & 18 of 32
Segment Start: Rustico
Segment End:  Delvay By The Sea

Actual Distance:  21.05k
Start Time:  10:05
End Time:   13:34
Elapsed Time (hh:mm): 5:29
Walking Time (hh:mm): 3:50

Average Moving Speed: 5.4 kph

Average Moving Pace: 10:54 min/km 
Total Ascent:   168m
Total Descent: 124m
Average Temperature: 25.2C

Interactive Route Map 

Thoughts

Today's walk was 22 km in sun, wind and cloud, to the rhythm of generators and chain saws, though there are now noticeably fewer generators. Also of note, there are no longer big lineups at gas stations, it seems there is a good system of delivery again. Towns we pass through daily have working stop lights again and electronic signs are lit. Progress is being made. As of this afternoon there are just over 51,000 homes still without power, still significant but also huge progress. 

As we drove today's route (to drop off a vehicle at the finish) we discovered that the nicest part of today's route was closed to us--the National Park of PEI. No vehicles and no pedestrians allowed which resulted in a busy road walk instead. The Canada Parks employee we spoke to indicated that there was flooding during Fiona. It is also likely that sensitive areas where erosion has occurred are being protected from the public. We learned that the part of PEI National Park we walked through yesterday near Cavendish was closed likely for this reason.

Our first rest break was on the wooden deck of a cottage that was displaced by a wave from its base right onto the middle of the road - see images. Fortunately it is a road with little traffic. The cottage floor is warped but lamps are still on tables, mirrors on walls--somewhat eerie! The door cannot be closed so likely animals are enjoying the protection too. 

We chatted with several people during our walk--an elderly gentleman who has not only walked El Camino but also the whole 2200 miles of the Appalachian trail! Other folks express interest in where we are walking and offer tips for our route. We have also been offered rides several times, especially when walking in the rain.

Jerry and I continue to discuss our options. Our next accommodation in Georgetown was finally able to reach out to us this morning and the proprietor indicated she will likely open again in the next few days. Even though we will be on our own for the next 2 weeks we think we have a chance of making it work. Our driving routes have little impact on clean up crews, we come across them only occasionally. What we are unsure of is the state of the trails we will walk--they will likely have many downed trees. If we can find alternate viable routes we may be able to complete our walk.

The Walk

  Storm Surge Lifts and Drops Two Cottages Off Their Wooden Foundations  On To The Road

Just The Roof

Roof Only Plus Two Cottages

Inside One of the Four Bedroom Cottages

Back of the Cottages

Part of a Deck

Rest of the Walk

Note Row of Vegetation Pushed Up & Over Along Ride Side

Vegetation Pushed Up By The Storm Surge

Typical Gorgeous View

More Vegetation Storm Surge Pushed Up

Finishing Up Segment 17

Typical Storm Damage - Uprooted Tree

Just Married