Blogs from New Brunswick, Canada, North America - page 25

Last night we had a stop in Boston and the hotel we stayed at was supposed to be 6 miles from the airport so we thought that was a reasonable distance and would be easy to get back to the airport this morning for our flight to Halifax. The 6 miles apparently is as the crow flies because it took forever to get there; we decided to leave ourselves plenty of time this morning just to be on the safe side. Boy did we have plenty of time! The plane had mechanical problems and we had to wait for a new one to arrive before we could board. The flight itself was fine and we were able to drive from Halifax in Nova Scotia to Miramichi in New Brunswick in about 3 1/2 hours. Our hotel ... read more

New Brunswick is home to the Bay of Fundy where the tides range about 40 feet between high and low tides. You can walk among the formations, called flower pots at Hopewell Rocks at Low tide.... read more

So the weekend that we have been looking forward to all summer has arrived, the long weekend at the cottage! This weekend is a tradition with our extended family; we all gather for a rockus weekend of fishing, horseshoes, golf, visiting, and of course eating. Good times were had by all. Even for Dan although the 79 new faces of our multitude of relatives were somewhat overwhelming. Thanks to all my very generous family members who were very supportive for our cause. The two weeks up to this point were quite something. Last we checked in was Ottawa. While on the way out of Ottawa we stopped in a at bike shop and met Marc, a friendly frenchman (they DO exist Dave) who was so excited about the idea that he decided to join us! It ... read more

Motorhome News from North America 17 10th - 20th July 2006 ‘Bienvenue a board’ Quebec, The Saint Lawrence River, Grosse Ile, Cap-Saint Ignace, Saint Jean-Port-Joli, Rimouski, Gaspe Peninsula, Forillon National Park, Ile Bonaventure, Perce, Campbellton, Sugarloaf Mountain National Park, Caraquet, Kouchibouguac National Park - and on to Prince Edward Island! As we travel east we move against the time-line of North American history, heading for the lands first discovered by Jacques Cartier in 1534 and later, by Samuel de Champlain. This French influence becomes strikingly evident in Quebec City with its narrow cobbled streets, tall dormered houses built of stone, flamboyant churches and cobbled market squares. We didn’t get beyond Quebec City in 1988, but the lure of the Gaspe Peninsula and The Maritimes beyond was always there, a magnetic yearning to escape from the rush ... read more

Just enjoying life in Miramichi. Took in some relaxation and rest in the cool summers. Visited French Fort Cove, the home of the Headless Nun! Supposedly she still roams out there waiting to gobble up your kids. Last summer when I was here I witnessed the most beautiful full moon I had ever seen. Its a thought that makes me happy as I walked the spooky pines and trails of this park. Soon we will leave all this behind and head out west. A small shout out to My Miramichi is in order then. So long Boston Pizza and your panzeronis, so long Pizza Delight and your complicated bread bar, so long strawberry shortcake place, so long Miramichi River, so long huge ass bridge, so long cold summer nights, so long paper mill tower looking ominously ... read more