"We're calling it Rhonda and GP's excellent adventure," said Allan Robertson, who with his 18-year-old daughter Julia drove their antique scooters from Ontario.
At 70 km an hour, slower up hill, it was a long trip.
"Trucks passing weren't so bad," said Julia. "But the wind has you leaning sideways. Going up hills can be a bit boring too, but around here it gives you plenty of time to look around at the trees and rivers."
Mr. Robertson, a technology and small engine high school teacher, was charged with keeping the bikes in working order. The motor head, who bought Julia's machine years ago for a 24 hour 800 km endurance scooter rally, loves the little beasts. He bored out the two engines to give them more power and was inspired by World War I fighter planes to add water injection to his machine amongst many other customizations.
Julia, meanwhile, planned the trip - a fundraiser for 'Because I am a Girl'. The two were taking donations for the organization which seeks to help impoverished countries by assisting in learning and development opportunities for girls.
"If you can educate more girls, they are less vulnerable, have fewer children and can bring their entire family up with them," said Julia.
A long and often grueling trip done on a small budget - Honda Canada and an Ontario garage sponsored it as well.
But fathers and daughters have a special bond.
So long together on the road, with a long ride home remaining, Julia and Allan were quiet and to the point with one another as they unpacked their bikes for a night's stay in St. Anthony before heading home.
"It's been good," said Allan. "A trip I'll never forget."
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