Day 1 is behind me after a rather wet drive to Hayleybury on Lake Temiskaming. It’s pretty quiet these days and I guess are hoping for warmer weather. There is a sizeable marina with only a few sailboats moored.  

It’s a beautiful lake. I had a pretty good burger and homemade slaw at a local eatery called R.U. Hungries.

After a 15 minute workout and a podcast…zzzz

I learned a couple of things yesterday. It’s best to have semis down the road in front as some of them tailgate, zooming up to me and braking. Is the guy asleep or just agressive? I just pulled over when I could and let them pass. Driving is pretty civil overall.

The other lesson is the truck is behaving wonderfully. Average fuel consumption was 7.3/100 km, 554 km for the day with an average speed in the mid 90s. The diesel exhaust brake kicked in because of the extra weight and cruise control (when on dry roads) kept the engine at low revs and proper speed. Eventually the computer may clue in to my driving habits and I cannot help wondering how towing a trailer will be.

Time to get ready for a light breakfast and then to Geraldton, 700 km. Weather is supposed to be pleasant.

Departure photo taken by my sister Susan.