Happy Birthday Justin

For Justins Birthday, he got to drive 540kms. The bonuses? He only had to stop for 3 "emergency" potty breaks and Ruby didn't cry for an hour straight. I would consider that success??

We drove to Pembroke today, it was a stunning drive. I know why my friend Kara dreams of living in Ontario - it is beautiful. One thing we have noticed is the humidity has ramped up. AC in the hotel is a welcomed relief and the AC in the car is imperative.

We have noticed the time change in a different way. Even after driving all day, we are still up at 1:30am. It could also be the coffees at 430pm- those new Tim's cold brews are delish!!! Either way, crossing two time zones has thrown our internal clocks off a bit.

Tonight we have a Comfort Inn booked in Pembroke. We are going to stop a little early tonight to play and get a good rest. Maybe find somewhere nice and eat supper off plates - not a bed or our laps. Feeeeeelin' faaaancy!!! Happy Birthday J!

1697kms to go. One giant province down, on to Quebec and 3 provinces left to go!

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