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We arrived at Pat's sister and hubby's place around noon today. (Breda and Adrian). I am thankful we were able to stay with them a day earlier than planned. We were able to get a spot on the midnite ferry that was running on time! No sleep of course so we are both feeling very tired tonite. Never did camp in Springdale, it was wet and cold and we took a room at a local inn. The next day we travelled back toward our ferry rendezvous in Port aux Basque. Passed Marble Mountain and Cornerbrook. The mountains are rising up around us again and I find myself craning my neck up looking for eagles, hawks and other birds. We explored a peninsula further south west called "French Ancestors Route". Picked up supplies in Stevenville, the biggest ... read more

Can't seem to find the right location when doing the blog!! Just an update, using the computer in the hotel where we decided to take a nite off from camping, in Marystown. Nixed the idea of visiting France. Weather foggy, with drizzle and need to take a break! Have uploaded some new pics (check them out). Also have calculated that we have done over 2500 miles to date. Yes, the butts are getting a little sore now!! See you again soon! ****Me again. I am at a Human Resources office in St John's, using their computer, but it won't let me create a new entry - will add to the one before this. It is now Monday August 9th. Down the road, at the Honda dealership is our motorcycle, getting a new front tire. Sat nite ... read more

Took a bit of a detour on Sunday August 1st. Decided to go on standby for ferry to Labrador (actually Quebec, but Labrador is just down the road). An hour and a half ride on a really old ship, kept eyes peeled for icebergs and whales. The bugs were ferocious and we decided to stay in Red Bay at a refurbished fishing hut at a lodge, phenomenal view. Fog settled in during the evening making it unlikely to view the supposed 100 ft iceberg spotted further out and drifting this way. Fish and chips were divine and Pat keeps fishing (bought head net) to try and catch our supper but no luck yet! Labrador is a stark beauty, reminds me of a green, lush Connemarra (sp?) in Ireland. Very rocky, few trees, they look almost stunted. ... read more

We spent the last couple of days relaxing, catching up and feeding our faces at Breda and Adrian's gorgeous home in Truro, N.S. Great timing to celebrate our 26th wedding anniversary and Pat's 61st birthday. Pat decided to purchase an air mattress, seems the thin self-inflating foam just doesn't cut it this time out! I picked up some heavy socks and of course batteries to fill two air mattresses! Pat said he could "smell" the ocean in Sackville, does that man have a nose or what! On our anniversary, sunny, hot day, we all piled into Adrian's truck (Breda, Adrian, Martin (Adrian's brother and wife Sally) and Pat and I). Drove over to see "Fox Harbour" where Ron Joyce of Tim Horton fame has his luxurious home, had lunch in Wallace and checked out the Josh ... read more

With such a beautiful backyard to enjoy and delight in, I am feeling somewhat torn about our adventure versus making the most of our lush, relaxing backyard. Carpe Diem I say, (or seize the day) because the factors that are enabling us to make the most of this trip may not be quite like this again. ... read more