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September 23rd 2013
Published: September 24th 2013
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September 23, 2013 The weather cooperated so today found us on Grand Manan Island after all. On our way to Black's Harbor, NB, to catch the ferry we took a detour in St. John to take a better look at the "Reversing Falls." I won't go into the physics here, but it's quite interesting. We had read that to bring the car on the ferry it was a "no reservation, first come, first served" ty... Read Full Entry



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Trail to Swallowtail Lighthouse
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Trail to Swallowtail Lighthouse
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Nice people that invited us to their home for coffee.
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Our new friend's home.



26th September 2013

Periwinkles
The one time I bought periwinkles, at a seafood market in NY, as I cooked them they smelled of urine and didn't taste any better. Never knew whether that is typical. Kidney dishes are not to my liking either. The dulse sounds to me like the best choice!
26th September 2013

Periwinkles
I'd never even heard of periwinkles until this trip. Glad we didn't buy any and try to cook them. We met a very nice couple from Kansas City today. They had been to Cape Cod. I think we are going there tomorrow.
26th September 2013
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Since you mentioned this nicely built young man, I thought sure you would have a good picture of him.
I guess standing over the traps is the best we get. WE never made it to this Island. Looks like a great place to include in a trip up there.
27th September 2013

Your filmmaking venture progresses.
I can see it now. New series on youtube called Travel The Wild Places with Joe and Judy! Make the clips a little longer and we'll edit them together....
27th September 2013

Clips
It seems the internet is so slow in these hotels that it takes forever to upload the clips. I just give up unless it's fast. Thanks for the nice comment.

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