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Geo: 38.6276, -90.199Day 11 It was 55° when we departed Liscombe, Nova Scotia this morning. Still raining. Full rain regalia was in order. Allison said this was a typical day for her in Newfoundland in spring and fall. We didn't visit Newfoundland, although it's one of the Atlantic Provinces. So she showed us a video called "Canada over the Edge" about her home Province. The island contains the eastern most point of North America (exception for the Aleutian Islands in Alaska). “Next stop as you head east: Ireland.” It's also where Marconi received the first transatlantic wireless transmission.Allison handed out a list of our emails, which we all submitted voluntarily yesterday so we can stay in touch. I will send everyone our group photo from the covered bridge in New Brunswick.Speaking of group photos, Allison handed ... read more

Forgot to remember to allow for time change so up earlier than necessary. Oh well! Great dinner at Josh and Jackies last night, in bed before midnight and up at 7:30. Going to do late breakfast or early lunch then head to Kansas for tonight's stay. Only about 7-8 hours riding today since after Salina KS there isn't much interesting to hit in KS except maybe the worlds largest ball of twine. ... read more

Here we go on another fun vacation. It has been 16 months since our last cruise (Australia/New Zealand), and we have developed a bad case of itchy-foot syndrome. This trip will be another “first time experience” for us – going on a cruise we’ve actually done before; to Alaska. Our previous Alaskan Cruise was 11 years ago so we are looking forward to seeing it again, but we are also doing new things and this certainly will not be a re-run of our earlier trip. The first week of this vacation will be a land-based exploration of the Canadian Rockies (where we have wanted to visit for a long time), followed by a week cruising the Inside Passage from Vancouver to Anchorage Alaska. We will be joined on the cruise portion by Janet’s sister Kathy Siebert ... read more

I don't know about everyone else but the day before I leave on a trip seems to be such a hectic almost frantic day. My day today consists of finishing up work commitments, making home and pet arrangements for while I'm gone, finishing packing, and oh, helping my daughter move. I have been praying for God's peace and strength for my own situation, and this morning I've prayed for each of the team by name. That your day today would be more peaceful than stressful, that your travels would be smooth not interupted, and that when we arrive in PEI tomorrow that we will be ready for a week of fun, fellowship, hard work and surprises. Godspeed - see you in Canada!... read more

Geo: 38.6276, -90.19980 degrees and Sunny (only nice day they've had in weeks)3 miles (of driving)3 attractionsI pool1 outburst1 clogged toilet (and it wasn't me)10 floors3000 Calories1 free hug I...AM...SO...TIRRRED. What a great day. St. Louis is a nice city. I didn't know much about it. We saw as much as we could in one day. Whew. We are staying at the Residence Inn Downtown. It's a little better than average Marriott with two rooms and sleeps 6 with a kitchen. We didn't need the kitchen but we need the sleeping space. Free buffet breakfast and best of all a shuttle to anywhere in the city. How bout' that? The location of the hotel is good anyway but to not have to find parking is awesome. So..Our day started at the Gateway Arch. I bought tickets ... read more