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By Bothan Taistil
June 30th 2006

The Magic of Technology

North America » Canada » Nova Scotia » Cape Breton » North Sydney

The big mouth of the ferry opens for us to enter.
Tomorrow is Canada Day We are going to the party see the flag

We have another ferry crossing today from North Sydney to Port aux Basques, Newfoundland. Our ferry was to leave at 12:30 PM and we need to be in line at least one hour ahead of time. Well we arrived early and waited, this is the first time the ferry has be late for us, but I am sure what with weather conditions it must happen from time to time. This will be a six hour trip and we lose ½ an hour when we get to Newfoundland. We are in the middle of the far north of the Atlantic Ocean and [View Full Entry]

By Bothan Taistil
June 29th 2006

Cabot Trail Ending

North America » Canada » Nova Scotia » Cape Breton » Cabot Trail

The great Fiddle, symbol of love for music and dance loved by all.

Ingonish Beach is our first stop, not a long beach but lots of pretty pink round stones. We decided to have brunch at the Keltic Lodge, and it was grand. As we drove around the Cabot Trail, we are now on the Atlantic side of Cape Breton and the views are incredibly beautiful. The Gaelic/Keltic School, in St. Ann’s, was our next stop. During the summer months, kids come and learn Gaelic, step dancing, bag pipes and more of the history and tradition of the Scottish folks. It is quite an elaborate place. Sydney Information Center, helped us figure out [View Full Entry]

By nancyanddoug
June 24th 2006

Daily Journal - June 2006

North America » Canada » Nova Scotia

Lunenburg
Rainy 3 Hour Tour

Nancy, Doug & Copper 2006 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR Thursday, June 1/06. Cloudy 17C I spent most of the morning washing the motor home. Spent the day with Nick down in Sambro, had lunch at Crystal Crescent Beach and then visited with Victor & Kim, Granville & Carol, and then up to the Boat Works. Then headed home and had supper and then over to David & Kristy’s for the night. David worked until 9:00 pm. Friday, June 2/06. Rained 18C Did some groceries shopping today and spent the rest of the day sleeping. I finished washing the motor home after my [View Full Entry]

By KayLam
June 15th 2006

What I'm doing this Summer

North America » Canada » Nova Scotia » Halifax

Hey peoples! It's Kay here! On Thursday June 9, 2006 I'm an gonna go to San Francisco, CA and coming back to HFX on Wednesday July 19 2006. Flying to New York it's probably 3 hrs? Not sure. then To San Francisco about 7 hrs. I'm guessing. I don't know what time yet. I can't get my report card, I'm missing a special last day of school. Anyways I'll tell you viewers when I get it! Later! ~.' KayLam '.~ [View Full Entry]

By nancyanddoug
June 13th 2006

The Last 2 Weeks

North America » Canada » Nova Scotia

Hi everyone... We spent the first weekend in June with John and Cheryl in Mahone Bay, Nove Scotia at the Rayport Campground. On the 4th SOME of us did a walking tour of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia in the rain. One of us (Doug) decided he would pass and went on a driving tour by himself!! We spent the beginning of last week with Kristy and David and then headed up to Pictou, Nova Scotia with Gary and Mary (David's parents.) We left Halifax on Monday and are on our way back to Ottawa. We plan to take 7-10 days and enjoy [View Full Entry]

By nancyanddoug
May 26th 2006

Taking a Rest

North America » Canada » Nova Scotia » Halifax

Being retired is hard work! So, for the next week, we will be kicking back and relaxing at Woodhaven Campground in Hammond Plains, Nova Scotia (just a few miles from Kristy and David's). This is the campground that belongs to Mona's neice and where the motor home was stored. Copper is still having a great time...she's only chewed herself loose from her rope twice in the last two days! It's off to Canadian Tire for some chain! We'll let you know when we have decided where to go next. It is wonderful to hear from all of you! Love Nancy and [View Full Entry]

By nancyanddoug
May 15th 2006

Our First Trip!

North America » Canada » Nova Scotia » Halifax

After a short tutorial from Nick and Mona, we are heading off on a nine day "trial trip" down to southern point of Nova Scotia. Copper is getting used to the driving and loves running off the leash and chasing the seagulls along the ocean. We are having a wonderful time and enjoying every minute of retirement. On the 20th we arrived in Yarmouth. We will keep you posted. Hope everyone is well, Doug and Nancy and Copper too! [View Full Entry]

By Einherjar
April 23rd 2006

Going to Nigeria

North America » Canada » Nova Scotia » Annapolis Valley

Sooo tired
Foto of the monster.

I'm off to Nigeria tommorrow! Oi it is going to be a long plane ride over, but I'm still excited! First time setting foot in Africa :D I'll be gone for just over 2 months and it is mainly work related, but I'm sure once all the work junk is over with I'll venture out and explore lots. I'll try to take lots of pictures too and buy neat souvenirs for the people I know. Wether or not I have internet access out there is questionable. I'll be able to use basic email, but I may not get to update this [View Full Entry]

By Einherjar
February 21st 2006

Back Home in Nova Scotia

North America » Canada » Nova Scotia » Annapolis Valley

Niagra Falls
Seeing them in the wintertime is quite nice!

Yup, I've arrived back at my batcave located right in the middle of nowhere Canada. Now begins the job search and the restlessness until my next far out adventure. Ah yes...the next trip. Definately getting off the continent again I figure, I have a really bad case of wanderlust with a heaping side of lunacy that needs to be fufilled. I can never rest in one place for long or else I start to lose it. I have to see the whole world yet and I'm only up too around 10 countries explored in great detail so far. That's a ton [View Full Entry]

By Einherjar
January 24th 2006

Ontario here I come (again)

North America » Canada » Nova Scotia » Annapolis Valley

A normal picture of me
One of the very few regular pictures you will ever see of me.

After about two years of travelling to various places around the world, i finally decide to make a travelblog. It would have been great to have found this place earlier, but oh well. Anyways, this is just the first entry into what will be many. In 24 hours I'm about to head off on a short 3-4 week backpacking trip to the middle of Canada. I've already travelled through most of Canada before, but I'm heading on this little *vacation* for a couple reasons. Chief amongst them is spending some time with long lost friends whom I havent seen in a [View Full Entry]

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