Blogs from Guelph, Ontario, Canada, North America

It is less than six days until we leave to start our big adventure to Calgary and beyond. This week is incredibly filled with things to do, goodbyes and excitement for the weeks to come. I thought maybe this would be a good way to keep in touch with everyone and to let it be known where our travels are taking us. I will try my best to update on a daily basis, however, I am hopeful that I won't have WiFi in the middle of Yellowstone...thankfully. Just so I get used to updating this blog, maybe Ill post some pictures of us getting ready, if only Loki knew what we had in store for her, she probably wouldnt look so happy!... read more

After three long days of riding, both Pat and I are feeling wiped out! The highways were especially treacherous around Montreal and it didn't help that we hit bad weather that had us taking our rain gear off and on continuously as the heat made it sweltering to wear. With Pat being an experienced and confident rider, I trusted him completely, but my stomach was in knots off and on with erratic drivers around us continuously. Would we return to Nfld? Absolutely! It would be nice to explore more around St Anthony (north part of the island near L'anse aux Meadows) and Labrador too. Avoiding bug season is essential so perhaps spring or fall might be better. We spent too little time around St John's - for the oldest city in North America, it has so ... read more

This week is already hectic with trying to fit everything in that needs to get done before we leave. Just to confuse you, I have attached a picture of Pat and I leaving from near Edmonton last July when he was on his 60th birthday - Alaskan trip. I caught up with him in Alberta and we spent the last week together and celebrated both his birthday and our 25th anniversary. New year, new motorcycle! The 2000 Valkyrie is now gone and we now have a 96 Goldwing and trailer. We are grateful for family staying at home with our Petey - who I have also posted a picture of. ... read more

I will take a picture of the bike and trailer in the garage so you can get an idea of our mode of transport. We are both making lists of what to bring, what to do before we go, what not to forget....you get the picture! Weather-wise we just came out of a very hot spell and enjoying some cooling and refreshing rain. Not sure what to expect in Nfld so we will include the works!... read more

http://www.gallowayfalconry.co.uk/ Doesn't this sound incredible?? It sounds like so much fun to go to! You can take a five day course that certifies you in falconry! It costs 500 pounds though... and it's really far away from Aberdeen :S... read more