September 14th
Happy Birthday Judy. We left Yellowstone at 8 am and drove north on route 287.We passed the Madison Canyon earthquake area(similar to Frank's slide).Maroon- colored mountains andBlack Angus cattle dotted the golden wheatfields along the Missouri River. We turned on I-15 at Helena, Montana and drove north (definitely the priaries) to the USA-Canadian border at 3:30 pm .No problem at customs. We were Alberta bound. We stopped for dinner in Claresholm, Alberta. We hit construction and had to detour at Okotoks. After a blinding sunset and deer on the road, we arrived at Quirk Creek Campground at 8:10 pm. A very long day--tired but safe and sound. Our friends Graham,Jean,Terryand Judy were there to welcome us back. We sat around a roaring campfire until midnight.
September 15th
A beautiful fall morning with all the trees turning golden. Jean made breakfast for us. Derek, Carol and Liam arrived at 2 pm. Liam looks so grown up--walking and talking in his own language. What a sweetheart!!! I think he remembers us. It is so good to see them again.
Ralph and I were invited (free) for the Quirk Creek BBQ--steak and lobsters. Great BBQ and beautiful day 25 Deg. C. We saw alot of Ralph's former co-workers. We had another campfire that night. Derek,Carol and Liam stayed the night with us.
September 16th
Liam woke up around 6am. Lovely day again. Ralph made omelets for everyone (11 of us). We enjoyed the morning and afternoon at Quirk Creek. After 3.5 months of traveling Canada and the USA we arrived Home Sweet Home at 4 pm. Our home and yard were well looked after while we were gone(thanks, Rob). Our neighbour and friend Rob greeted us. We traveled 22,000 kilometers (Ralph may apply for a job as a long haul truck driver with me as his sidekick--just kidding). What a trip!! What a experience!! So many memories!! Beautiful people and places !! Thanks to our families and friends for entertaining us,tuning into our blog,e-mailing and phoning us. It's been a special time for Ralph and I.Keep in touch. Happy Trails to you all until we meet again.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Thursday, September 13, 2007
South Dakota--Wyoming--Montana-----Sept. 10 to 13th
Sept. 1oth
Cool night and morning 2 Deg. C. Some frost and snow on the ground in am. Clear blue skies.
We traveled north out of the Black Hills of S.D. and then west on I-90 to Wyoming. Driving through Wyoming the hills were red and the prairie covered with sage brush. We saw herds of antelope,oil pumpers,open- pit coal mines and lots of cattle and horse ranches. We crossed into the Big Sky Country of Montana-rolling hills and Big Horn Mountains to the west. We stopped at Little Big Horn Battlefield Memorial(Custer's Last Stand)1 hour west of Billings. After 8 hours of driving we were ready to settle in at Billings KOA(America's first KOA)located on the Yellowstone River. Wow! what a set-up--patio and swing set,fireplace on a cement pad. Deer and peacocks wondered throughout the beautiful campground. Up to 24 Deg. C. today.
Sept 11 th
We traveled west on I-90 along the Yellowstone River through fertile valleys. The different mountain ranges were mostly brown sweetgrass dotted with shrubs and pine trees. Ranch country. Turned south at Bozeman and arrived in West Yellowstone KOA. Another deluxe campsite. Indoor pool and hot tub. After settling in we drove 6 miles to the town of West Yellowstone for groceries. It is a quaint resort town of saloons,gift shops and restaurants. 27 Deg. C.
Sept 12th
On the road at 9am to see the Lower Loop of Yellowstone National Park(110 miles with numerous stops). Yellowstone is primarily in Wyoming. Buffalo and elk were everywhere. Extremely scenic. Geysers,fountains,volcanoes and mud pots spouting out of the earth--colorful,boiling,steaming,bubbling,gushing and roaring--with such names as Dragons Den,Biscuit Basin,Fountain Paintpots,Prismatic Spring and of course Old Faithful. We were just in time to see 180 foot Old Faithful erupt. Impressive!! We had lunch and shopped at the huge complex.
We drove along Yellowstone Lake ,valleys,mountains and rivers. We stopped at several water falls.What a terrific day!
Another warm day.25 degrees C
Sept. 13th--Happy Birthday ,Ralph
We drove the Upper Loop of Yellowstone(98 miles)for another 7-8 hours. The roads were more winding and steeper through mountains and plateaus. The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone plunges down 1000 feet. The canyon walls have beautiful colors created from hot water flowing over volcanic rock. We saw more geysers,beautiful waterfalls,the Petrified Tree,and Mammoth Hot Springs. These spectacular terraces are formed by travetime(calcium carbonate)over a thermal area with hot springs. We passed the Obsidian Cliff(volcanic glass). Lots of stopping ,walking and climbing. We saw more elk,bison and even a black bear today. We had Ralph's birthday dinner at a resturant in West Yellowstone(great prime rib and birthday cake).
Great Memories too!!
Cool night and morning 2 Deg. C. Some frost and snow on the ground in am. Clear blue skies.
We traveled north out of the Black Hills of S.D. and then west on I-90 to Wyoming. Driving through Wyoming the hills were red and the prairie covered with sage brush. We saw herds of antelope,oil pumpers,open- pit coal mines and lots of cattle and horse ranches. We crossed into the Big Sky Country of Montana-rolling hills and Big Horn Mountains to the west. We stopped at Little Big Horn Battlefield Memorial(Custer's Last Stand)1 hour west of Billings. After 8 hours of driving we were ready to settle in at Billings KOA(America's first KOA)located on the Yellowstone River. Wow! what a set-up--patio and swing set,fireplace on a cement pad. Deer and peacocks wondered throughout the beautiful campground. Up to 24 Deg. C. today.
Sept 11 th
We traveled west on I-90 along the Yellowstone River through fertile valleys. The different mountain ranges were mostly brown sweetgrass dotted with shrubs and pine trees. Ranch country. Turned south at Bozeman and arrived in West Yellowstone KOA. Another deluxe campsite. Indoor pool and hot tub. After settling in we drove 6 miles to the town of West Yellowstone for groceries. It is a quaint resort town of saloons,gift shops and restaurants. 27 Deg. C.
Sept 12th
On the road at 9am to see the Lower Loop of Yellowstone National Park(110 miles with numerous stops). Yellowstone is primarily in Wyoming. Buffalo and elk were everywhere. Extremely scenic. Geysers,fountains,volcanoes and mud pots spouting out of the earth--colorful,boiling,steaming,bubbling,gushing and roaring--with such names as Dragons Den,Biscuit Basin,Fountain Paintpots,Prismatic Spring and of course Old Faithful. We were just in time to see 180 foot Old Faithful erupt. Impressive!! We had lunch and shopped at the huge complex.
We drove along Yellowstone Lake ,valleys,mountains and rivers. We stopped at several water falls.What a terrific day!
Another warm day.25 degrees C
Sept. 13th--Happy Birthday ,Ralph
We drove the Upper Loop of Yellowstone(98 miles)for another 7-8 hours. The roads were more winding and steeper through mountains and plateaus. The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone plunges down 1000 feet. The canyon walls have beautiful colors created from hot water flowing over volcanic rock. We saw more geysers,beautiful waterfalls,the Petrified Tree,and Mammoth Hot Springs. These spectacular terraces are formed by travetime(calcium carbonate)over a thermal area with hot springs. We passed the Obsidian Cliff(volcanic glass). Lots of stopping ,walking and climbing. We saw more elk,bison and even a black bear today. We had Ralph's birthday dinner at a resturant in West Yellowstone(great prime rib and birthday cake).
Great Memories too!!
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Illinois-Iowa-South Dakota---September 6th to 9th
Sept 6th
We left Illinois,the Land of Lincoln,after 1.5 hours driving west on I-80. We crossed the great Mississippi into Davenport ,Iowa. Lots of rolling hills with cornfields,silos and grazing cattle.
The USA rest areas are large,clean and have Wi-Fi internet. Outside the city of DesMoines,Iowa is John Wayne's birth place Winterset and the Bridges of Madison County. We turned north on Route 29 outside Omaha,Nebraska and traveled north along the Missouri River. After 8 hours of driving we were happy to stop at Onawa/Blue Lake KOA. We camped right beside beautiful Blue Lake. It was hot and humid 30 Deg. C. About 7 pm we had a big rain storm with some lightning. (lasted about 1 hour).
Sept 7th
Overcast and a bit windy 19 Deg. C. We crossed the Missouri River at Sioux City into South Dakota travelling north on Rt.29. We saw paddle wheel river boats on the Missouri River. Blue skies over this prairie country. At Sioux Falls we turned west on I-90. The flat prairie fields were covered in canola,sun flower,etc. crops. Cowboy country with lots of cattle. We changed to Mountain Standard Time near the Badlands National Park(similar to Drumheller).As we approached the Black Hills of South Dakota we entered the town of Wall (literally through a granite wall). We drove through Rapid City with bronzed statues of past USA presidents at the street corners. The Black Hills are covered with Ponderosa Pines appearing black at a distance. After driving 9 hours we arrived tired at the luxurious Mount Rushmore/Hill City KOA(5400 ft elevation)with a lodge,cabins, restaurant,pub,pools,etc. We got a deluxe campsite with cable tv,paved pad,free internet and patio set. We had a nice meal at the campground Ponderosa Restaurant. 23 Deg. C. all day.
Sept 8th
We had good pancakes at the Ponderosa Resaurant before driving to the Crazy Horse Monument. The world's largest mountain carving is a work in progress started 50 years ago dedicated to the Native American People. Crazy Horse's face is 9 stories high and the horse's head will be 22 stories high. Impressive!!! We took the scenic drive through the Black Hills National Forest stopping at Mount Rushmore. We drove the 14 mile Needles Highway(needle like granite formations),the Wildlife Loop Road(meadows with herds of bison,wild turkeys,
deer,etc),Custer State Park and Iron Mountain Road with one vehicle tunnels and perilous pig-tail bridges-- 25 mph-- scary but absolutely beautiful. In the evening we took the KOA shuttle to Mount Rushmore (5mi away). We saw pronghorn sheep. We watched the awe-inspiring lighting of Mount Rushmore Memorial. Cool 16 Deg. C. today.
Sept 9th
We drove north 50 miles to Sturgis and toured the Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame.
Sturgis(pop 6,000)is the home to the largest motorcycle rally in August(over 500,000 bikers).
Very interesting. We went to Kevin Costner's Tatanka-Story of the Bison. Interpretive center , set for Dances with Wolves movie and life size display of bronze statues of 14 bison and 3Indian riders chasing the buffalo over a cliff. We strolled the Historic Main Street of Deadwood and took in the re-enactment of the Shooting of Wild Bill Hickok at the Old Style Saloon #10. It was like going back to the Old West.Lots of casinos and food buffets. We went to Mt. Moriah Cemetery where Wild Bill and Calmity Jane are buried. It was raining off and on all day 6 Deg.C. As we got closer to our campground the rain turned into snow(early winter in South Dakota).Congratulations, Regan's and Farmer's on new baby boy,Morgan!!
We left Illinois,the Land of Lincoln,after 1.5 hours driving west on I-80. We crossed the great Mississippi into Davenport ,Iowa. Lots of rolling hills with cornfields,silos and grazing cattle.
The USA rest areas are large,clean and have Wi-Fi internet. Outside the city of DesMoines,Iowa is John Wayne's birth place Winterset and the Bridges of Madison County. We turned north on Route 29 outside Omaha,Nebraska and traveled north along the Missouri River. After 8 hours of driving we were happy to stop at Onawa/Blue Lake KOA. We camped right beside beautiful Blue Lake. It was hot and humid 30 Deg. C. About 7 pm we had a big rain storm with some lightning. (lasted about 1 hour).
Sept 7th
Overcast and a bit windy 19 Deg. C. We crossed the Missouri River at Sioux City into South Dakota travelling north on Rt.29. We saw paddle wheel river boats on the Missouri River. Blue skies over this prairie country. At Sioux Falls we turned west on I-90. The flat prairie fields were covered in canola,sun flower,etc. crops. Cowboy country with lots of cattle. We changed to Mountain Standard Time near the Badlands National Park(similar to Drumheller).As we approached the Black Hills of South Dakota we entered the town of Wall (literally through a granite wall). We drove through Rapid City with bronzed statues of past USA presidents at the street corners. The Black Hills are covered with Ponderosa Pines appearing black at a distance. After driving 9 hours we arrived tired at the luxurious Mount Rushmore/Hill City KOA(5400 ft elevation)with a lodge,cabins, restaurant,pub,pools,etc. We got a deluxe campsite with cable tv,paved pad,free internet and patio set. We had a nice meal at the campground Ponderosa Restaurant. 23 Deg. C. all day.
Sept 8th
We had good pancakes at the Ponderosa Resaurant before driving to the Crazy Horse Monument. The world's largest mountain carving is a work in progress started 50 years ago dedicated to the Native American People. Crazy Horse's face is 9 stories high and the horse's head will be 22 stories high. Impressive!!! We took the scenic drive through the Black Hills National Forest stopping at Mount Rushmore. We drove the 14 mile Needles Highway(needle like granite formations),the Wildlife Loop Road(meadows with herds of bison,wild turkeys,
deer,etc),Custer State Park and Iron Mountain Road with one vehicle tunnels and perilous pig-tail bridges-- 25 mph-- scary but absolutely beautiful. In the evening we took the KOA shuttle to Mount Rushmore (5mi away). We saw pronghorn sheep. We watched the awe-inspiring lighting of Mount Rushmore Memorial. Cool 16 Deg. C. today.
Sept 9th
We drove north 50 miles to Sturgis and toured the Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame.
Sturgis(pop 6,000)is the home to the largest motorcycle rally in August(over 500,000 bikers).
Very interesting. We went to Kevin Costner's Tatanka-Story of the Bison. Interpretive center , set for Dances with Wolves movie and life size display of bronze statues of 14 bison and 3Indian riders chasing the buffalo over a cliff. We strolled the Historic Main Street of Deadwood and took in the re-enactment of the Shooting of Wild Bill Hickok at the Old Style Saloon #10. It was like going back to the Old West.Lots of casinos and food buffets. We went to Mt. Moriah Cemetery where Wild Bill and Calmity Jane are buried. It was raining off and on all day 6 Deg.C. As we got closer to our campground the rain turned into snow(early winter in South Dakota).Congratulations, Regan's and Farmer's on new baby boy,Morgan!!
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Pennsylvania, Ohio,Indiana,Illinios-----Sept.3th-5th
September 3rd
Did some laundry and answered e-mails and did blog in am. We were invited over to Jennifer and Steve's in the afternoon . We saw more white tail deer(they are everywhere). Beautiful day 28Deg.C. We downloaded our pictures on a CD and to our computer. They had a bar-b-que for us. It was great seeing them and we said our good byes. We packed up for a early start in the morning.
September 4th
We left the Delaware Water Gap and the Pocono Mountains(lovely area with lots of vegetation).
We continued our journey west on I-80 --This excellent interstate goes from New York to California. We crossed the state of Pennsylvania into Ohio(the Buckeye State) after 6 hours of driving. We arrived at Streetsboro/Cleveland KOA 1 hour later-- very tired. We had dinner and walked around the well kept campground( several ponds with ducks and geese). We passed many Amish farms while traveling across PE. Our camping neighbors are from Maryland. We had a nice campfire.
September 5th
Early morning again--on the road by 8 am. Drove on the Ohio Turnpike through valleys with orchards and corn fields($14.75 toll). We drove to Toledo in 3 hours and onto the Indiana Turnpike($14.75 again). It was flatter with lots of cornfields,Amish communities and RV manufacturers. Notre Dame University is in South Bend,IN. Before reaching Illinois it was Central Standard Time(gained a hour). As we passed Chicago it was 6 lanes of bumper to bumper 18 wheelers and 35 Deg.C. We traveled 1.5 hours west of Chicago and we are staying at La Salle/Peru KOA. It is a nice park surrounded by cornfields and oak trees. We are going for a dip in the pool and having a campfire. Extremely hot!!!!.
Did some laundry and answered e-mails and did blog in am. We were invited over to Jennifer and Steve's in the afternoon . We saw more white tail deer(they are everywhere). Beautiful day 28Deg.C. We downloaded our pictures on a CD and to our computer. They had a bar-b-que for us. It was great seeing them and we said our good byes. We packed up for a early start in the morning.
September 4th
We left the Delaware Water Gap and the Pocono Mountains(lovely area with lots of vegetation).
We continued our journey west on I-80 --This excellent interstate goes from New York to California. We crossed the state of Pennsylvania into Ohio(the Buckeye State) after 6 hours of driving. We arrived at Streetsboro/Cleveland KOA 1 hour later-- very tired. We had dinner and walked around the well kept campground( several ponds with ducks and geese). We passed many Amish farms while traveling across PE. Our camping neighbors are from Maryland. We had a nice campfire.
September 5th
Early morning again--on the road by 8 am. Drove on the Ohio Turnpike through valleys with orchards and corn fields($14.75 toll). We drove to Toledo in 3 hours and onto the Indiana Turnpike($14.75 again). It was flatter with lots of cornfields,Amish communities and RV manufacturers. Notre Dame University is in South Bend,IN. Before reaching Illinois it was Central Standard Time(gained a hour). As we passed Chicago it was 6 lanes of bumper to bumper 18 wheelers and 35 Deg.C. We traveled 1.5 hours west of Chicago and we are staying at La Salle/Peru KOA. It is a nice park surrounded by cornfields and oak trees. We are going for a dip in the pool and having a campfire. Extremely hot!!!!.
Monday, September 3, 2007
Pennsylvania -- August 30th to September 2nd
August 30th
Foggy and warm in the morning. Spent the day relaxing,catching up on journal and doing blog.
We went to the office to use the internet. Nice area with lots of trees,birds,chipmunks,mini golf and pool. We went for a swim in the afternoon. We went over to Jennifer's in the evening. They have a lovely place about a mile from Bushkill Falls. A mother and 3 baby white tail deer were in the meadow near their pond. Just got back in time to our campsite--a big lightning,thunder and rain storm. A skunk got into our garbage during the night.
August 31st
Happy Anniversary Jean and Graham. Cooler in the morning now but a hot afternoon 27 Deg. C. We went on the Delaware Water Gap Trolley and toured famous houses (Jackie Gleason etc.),
Delaware River and the Pocono Mountains. Afterwards we drove to Bushkill Falls. A boardwalk and many steps(500)took us to the eight waterfalls and gorge. Beautiful area. Our legs were very tired.We relaxed in the evening around a campfire.
September 1st
We had breakfast at the KOA Pavillion. We drove about 15 minutes down the road to Shawnee Waterslide and Amusement Park. Lots of people were at the Pocono Garlic Festival. We spent a couple of hours browsing around the booths with everything garlic and listening to music at the 3 band stages. Enjoyable and hot afternoon. We invited Jennifer,Steve and Aidan for dinner and had a good visit until 10 pm. After they left we had a campfire.
September 2nd
We went to the huge Pocono Flea Market. Too hot and crowded. Jennifer,Steve and Aidan picked us up at 2 pm and drove us around to see the area. We drove to Hackettstown,New Jersey to meet Steve's parents. They baby-sat Aidan while the 4 of us went to dinner at Red Lobster----great lobster,scallops and shrimp. We got back to our campsite at about 9:30pm.
Our camping neighbors from Statton Island,New York invited us for s'mores and coffee.
Foggy and warm in the morning. Spent the day relaxing,catching up on journal and doing blog.
We went to the office to use the internet. Nice area with lots of trees,birds,chipmunks,mini golf and pool. We went for a swim in the afternoon. We went over to Jennifer's in the evening. They have a lovely place about a mile from Bushkill Falls. A mother and 3 baby white tail deer were in the meadow near their pond. Just got back in time to our campsite--a big lightning,thunder and rain storm. A skunk got into our garbage during the night.
August 31st
Happy Anniversary Jean and Graham. Cooler in the morning now but a hot afternoon 27 Deg. C. We went on the Delaware Water Gap Trolley and toured famous houses (Jackie Gleason etc.),
Delaware River and the Pocono Mountains. Afterwards we drove to Bushkill Falls. A boardwalk and many steps(500)took us to the eight waterfalls and gorge. Beautiful area. Our legs were very tired.We relaxed in the evening around a campfire.
September 1st
We had breakfast at the KOA Pavillion. We drove about 15 minutes down the road to Shawnee Waterslide and Amusement Park. Lots of people were at the Pocono Garlic Festival. We spent a couple of hours browsing around the booths with everything garlic and listening to music at the 3 band stages. Enjoyable and hot afternoon. We invited Jennifer,Steve and Aidan for dinner and had a good visit until 10 pm. After they left we had a campfire.
September 2nd
We went to the huge Pocono Flea Market. Too hot and crowded. Jennifer,Steve and Aidan picked us up at 2 pm and drove us around to see the area. We drove to Hackettstown,New Jersey to meet Steve's parents. They baby-sat Aidan while the 4 of us went to dinner at Red Lobster----great lobster,scallops and shrimp. We got back to our campsite at about 9:30pm.
Our camping neighbors from Statton Island,New York invited us for s'mores and coffee.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Maine-New Hampshire-Massachusetts-Connecticut-NewYork State-Pennsylvania-- August 25th to 29thh
August 25th -- Maine
Very hot and extremely humid 28 Deg.C . Yesterday we saw a large snapping turtle on the road when we took the shuttle bus. Today we decided to drive the southwestern part of the island and the resort town of Bar Harbor. We stopped at Bass Harbor Lighthouse, Sea Wall (rugged rocky coastline)and small pretty towns in the bays. We had a lobster roll and blueberry beer at Beals Lobster Pier(large sea gulls hovered over head). We drove through Bar Harbor-extremely busy and congested. We went wine tasting at Sweet Pea Winery and did a micro -brewery tour and beer tasting at Alantic Brewery(tasty blueberry beer made here) We bought 4 cooked lobster and had them at our campsite with wild blueberries for dessert.
A campfire overlooking the water finished out our day.
August 26th
Ralph made pancakes with wild blueberries and blueberry syrup. Over 30 Deg.C again today.
We drove around the northeastern part of Mount Desert Island. We stopped at rugged coastlines,Sand Beach and quaint fishing villages. We got really wet at Thunder Hole(the Atlantic comes violently crashing into a channel in the rocks creating a geyser). We had lobster quiche and a lobster roll at beautiful Jordan Pond looking out at Bubble Mountain(looks like two boobs).
We went up a steep winding road 1800 feet to the top of Cadillac Mountain. Spectatular 360 Deg. view of Mount Desert Island,Bar Harbor,mountains,lakes and surrounding islands. A campfire and left -over lobster ended our day.
August 27th -- New Hampshire and Massachusetts
We left beautiful Bar Harbor KOA and drove 6 hours on the Maine Turnpike(lots of tolls but great highway). We went along coastal New Hampshire and stayed just inside the border of Massachusetts at Black Bear Campground (Salisbury). We are within a few miles of the seaside resorts of Salisbury,Seabrook and Hampton Beach. We drove to the beach area and saw beautiful beaches and expensive homes on the sand dunes over looking the beach. We finally found a grocery store and had steak for a change.
August 28th
After doing laundry all morning we went to Hampton Beach,N.H. Had steamed clams and lobster chowder with local beer,overlooking the beach. We sunbathed,walked the beach,shopped and swam in the ocean. Gorgeous area!!!! What more could you ask for??? Pedicure for the both of us,of course!!! Very relaxing enjoyable day. Boston is 40 minutes away.
August 29th --- Massachusetts to Pennsylvania
On our way to Pennsylvania,we traveled the I-495 Massachusetts Turnpike to I-90 and I-84 through Connecticut. All highways pass throught the busy city of Hartford--no problem Ralph's doing a great job of driving. We went through New York state and over the Hudson River passing near West Point Academy. After 6.5 hours we were in Pennsylvania and the Pocono Mountains. We are staying at the Delaware Water Gap KOA,East Stroudsburg. The campground is 10-15 minutes from my niece Jennifer in Bushkill(we have not seen her in 10 years).
Jennifer ,Steve and 3 month old Aidan came over to visit us in the evening. Aidan is doing well after a early start (3 lbs at birth and now 8 lbs 2 oz now). Great to see them.
Very hot and extremely humid 28 Deg.C . Yesterday we saw a large snapping turtle on the road when we took the shuttle bus. Today we decided to drive the southwestern part of the island and the resort town of Bar Harbor. We stopped at Bass Harbor Lighthouse, Sea Wall (rugged rocky coastline)and small pretty towns in the bays. We had a lobster roll and blueberry beer at Beals Lobster Pier(large sea gulls hovered over head). We drove through Bar Harbor-extremely busy and congested. We went wine tasting at Sweet Pea Winery and did a micro -brewery tour and beer tasting at Alantic Brewery(tasty blueberry beer made here) We bought 4 cooked lobster and had them at our campsite with wild blueberries for dessert.
A campfire overlooking the water finished out our day.
August 26th
Ralph made pancakes with wild blueberries and blueberry syrup. Over 30 Deg.C again today.
We drove around the northeastern part of Mount Desert Island. We stopped at rugged coastlines,Sand Beach and quaint fishing villages. We got really wet at Thunder Hole(the Atlantic comes violently crashing into a channel in the rocks creating a geyser). We had lobster quiche and a lobster roll at beautiful Jordan Pond looking out at Bubble Mountain(looks like two boobs).
We went up a steep winding road 1800 feet to the top of Cadillac Mountain. Spectatular 360 Deg. view of Mount Desert Island,Bar Harbor,mountains,lakes and surrounding islands. A campfire and left -over lobster ended our day.
August 27th -- New Hampshire and Massachusetts
We left beautiful Bar Harbor KOA and drove 6 hours on the Maine Turnpike(lots of tolls but great highway). We went along coastal New Hampshire and stayed just inside the border of Massachusetts at Black Bear Campground (Salisbury). We are within a few miles of the seaside resorts of Salisbury,Seabrook and Hampton Beach. We drove to the beach area and saw beautiful beaches and expensive homes on the sand dunes over looking the beach. We finally found a grocery store and had steak for a change.
August 28th
After doing laundry all morning we went to Hampton Beach,N.H. Had steamed clams and lobster chowder with local beer,overlooking the beach. We sunbathed,walked the beach,shopped and swam in the ocean. Gorgeous area!!!! What more could you ask for??? Pedicure for the both of us,of course!!! Very relaxing enjoyable day. Boston is 40 minutes away.
August 29th --- Massachusetts to Pennsylvania
On our way to Pennsylvania,we traveled the I-495 Massachusetts Turnpike to I-90 and I-84 through Connecticut. All highways pass throught the busy city of Hartford--no problem Ralph's doing a great job of driving. We went through New York state and over the Hudson River passing near West Point Academy. After 6.5 hours we were in Pennsylvania and the Pocono Mountains. We are staying at the Delaware Water Gap KOA,East Stroudsburg. The campground is 10-15 minutes from my niece Jennifer in Bushkill(we have not seen her in 10 years).
Jennifer ,Steve and 3 month old Aidan came over to visit us in the evening. Aidan is doing well after a early start (3 lbs at birth and now 8 lbs 2 oz now). Great to see them.
Saturday, August 25, 2007
NB to USA August 23rd and 24th
August 23rd
Yesterday was 27Deg C, today was cooler. We walked along the waterfront and the historical buildings of St. Andrews -by -the Sea. We went to the farmers market at Harbour Square. At lunch we had a beer on a deck overlooking the bay at low tide. In the evening we had a lovely dinner at Harbour View Restaurant at high tide. What a difference in water level!!!!
St.Andrews and our campground are very nice. I discovered that I forgot my jacket at Cindy's on PEI.
August 24th
We left the campground in the rain and headed for the St Stephen ,NB/Calais ,Maine border crossing. US border guards checked our 5th wheel and took a can of beef consomme. We are now on eastern standard time. The roads in Maine are very hilly and winding,with lots of maple trees (a few weeks early for the array of fall colors) .Early afternoon after 4.5 hours of driving ,we crossed the causeway to Mount Desert Island, staying at Bar Harbor Oceanfront KOA.
The resort town of Bar Harbor is situated outside Acadia National Park. There is a free shuttle service around the Island sponsored by L.L .Bean and park passes. We took the 1.5 hour loop road around the park.We have alot more of the Island to see another day (45 miles in diameter) .We went to dinner at the Gateway Lobster Pound-steamed clams,tender tasty Maine Lobster,Maine wild bluberry pie and local blueberry beer. Excellent meal and awesome scenery on the island (local live lobster 5.99 per pound).Warm evening-sat out till 11 p.m.
Yesterday was 27Deg C, today was cooler. We walked along the waterfront and the historical buildings of St. Andrews -by -the Sea. We went to the farmers market at Harbour Square. At lunch we had a beer on a deck overlooking the bay at low tide. In the evening we had a lovely dinner at Harbour View Restaurant at high tide. What a difference in water level!!!!
St.Andrews and our campground are very nice. I discovered that I forgot my jacket at Cindy's on PEI.
August 24th
We left the campground in the rain and headed for the St Stephen ,NB/Calais ,Maine border crossing. US border guards checked our 5th wheel and took a can of beef consomme. We are now on eastern standard time. The roads in Maine are very hilly and winding,with lots of maple trees (a few weeks early for the array of fall colors) .Early afternoon after 4.5 hours of driving ,we crossed the causeway to Mount Desert Island, staying at Bar Harbor Oceanfront KOA.
The resort town of Bar Harbor is situated outside Acadia National Park. There is a free shuttle service around the Island sponsored by L.L .Bean and park passes. We took the 1.5 hour loop road around the park.We have alot more of the Island to see another day (45 miles in diameter) .We went to dinner at the Gateway Lobster Pound-steamed clams,tender tasty Maine Lobster,Maine wild bluberry pie and local blueberry beer. Excellent meal and awesome scenery on the island (local live lobster 5.99 per pound).Warm evening-sat out till 11 p.m.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
PEI and New Brunswick August 20th to 22nd
August 20th
We went for hair cuts in the am. Ralph $11.00 and Marie $18.00. Marie got her nails done at noon. We finally got internet connection and did our blog. We bumped into Ralph's cousin Cecil and wife Irene. We picked up a pizza and had supper with Mom,Rob and Barb. Sad to say good bye to them. Later we said our good byes to Cindy,Bonnie and family.
August 21st
Good bye PEI. Hello New Brunswick. We travelled across the Confederation Bridge, drove through Moncton NB,and down the Fundy Coastal Drive. We arrived at Ponderosa Pine RV Park at noon. We went to see the world famous Hopewell Rocks. (1km down the road) We were very fortunate that low tide was at 1pm and high tide was at 7pm. The highest tides in the world(30 feet) are in the Bay of Fundy. We walked on the bottom of the ocean floor around the Flower Pot rocks,climbed over boulders,walked through arches in the huge boulders and onto the mud flats(the river running through this is the Chocolate River). At 5:30 pm we went by shuttle to the same area. The tide was coming in quickly. Dozens of kayaks were paddling through the area we had previously walked. Woh!A definite highlight! Nice campground and lovely evening for a campfire.
August 22nd
We drove another 4 hours to get to St Andrews by-the-Sea(historic resort town near NB and Maine border). We went through Fundy National Park,St John and the Reversing Falls and the coast line of southern NB. We got a campsite at Kiwanis Oceanfront Campground on the tip of the peninsula over looking the Bay of Fundy. The difference between low and high tide is amazing. We drove 30minutes away to St Stephens and went to the Ganong Chocolate Museum.
The first heart -shaped box and chicken bones candy were made here. We were almost sick after eating free samples of chocolates. We invited our camping neighbours Paul and Debbie to our campfire and watched the sunset on the Bay of Fundy. (beautiful)
We went for hair cuts in the am. Ralph $11.00 and Marie $18.00. Marie got her nails done at noon. We finally got internet connection and did our blog. We bumped into Ralph's cousin Cecil and wife Irene. We picked up a pizza and had supper with Mom,Rob and Barb. Sad to say good bye to them. Later we said our good byes to Cindy,Bonnie and family.
August 21st
Good bye PEI. Hello New Brunswick. We travelled across the Confederation Bridge, drove through Moncton NB,and down the Fundy Coastal Drive. We arrived at Ponderosa Pine RV Park at noon. We went to see the world famous Hopewell Rocks. (1km down the road) We were very fortunate that low tide was at 1pm and high tide was at 7pm. The highest tides in the world(30 feet) are in the Bay of Fundy. We walked on the bottom of the ocean floor around the Flower Pot rocks,climbed over boulders,walked through arches in the huge boulders and onto the mud flats(the river running through this is the Chocolate River). At 5:30 pm we went by shuttle to the same area. The tide was coming in quickly. Dozens of kayaks were paddling through the area we had previously walked. Woh!A definite highlight! Nice campground and lovely evening for a campfire.
August 22nd
We drove another 4 hours to get to St Andrews by-the-Sea(historic resort town near NB and Maine border). We went through Fundy National Park,St John and the Reversing Falls and the coast line of southern NB. We got a campsite at Kiwanis Oceanfront Campground on the tip of the peninsula over looking the Bay of Fundy. The difference between low and high tide is amazing. We drove 30minutes away to St Stephens and went to the Ganong Chocolate Museum.
The first heart -shaped box and chicken bones candy were made here. We were almost sick after eating free samples of chocolates. We invited our camping neighbours Paul and Debbie to our campfire and watched the sunset on the Bay of Fundy. (beautiful)
Monday, August 20, 2007
PEI------ August 17th to 19th
August 17th
Happy 39th Wedding Anniversary Janet and Carl . Lovely day 24Deg.C Busy doing blog ,pictures,and e-mails at Rob's (internet not working at campground).Rob,Ralph and I went to harness racing at Old Home Week.(lost more than we won) . We met a couple of Ralph"s buddies,Ken Docherty(works off the Ivory Coast of Africa) and Hughie Graham at the races. We also bumped into our cousin Karen Lavers and husband Leo. We stopped by Mom's at 11:30pm .Janet and Carl had arrived from Halifax for the weekend.
August 18th
Happy Wedding Day, Sid and Carol. Rained all night and all day. We spent the afternoon and evening with Cindy and family. Ralph's niece Bonnie and husband Allie came over from Glace Bay,Nova Scotia. The eight of us went out to dinner and the races at Old Home Week. The Gold Cup and Saucer Race ran at midnignt and is the highlight of Old Home Week.
The grounds were packed with people even though it rained.
August 19th
Happy Birthday, Janet.Cloudy and occasional rain. We visited with Janet,Carl and Mom. Rob,Kelly and children stopped by on their way home to Antigonish. They had rented a cottage in Cavendish since Thirsday. We all went over to Rob's and Barb's for a bar-b-que get together and birthday bash. Had lots of family fun and said goodbye to Janet,Carl,Rob,Kelly and family. About 9pm we went to Cindy's and had a bit of a party with Bonnie,Allie,Cindy, Saroush,Blair and Christine. Ready for a good night sleep afterwards.
Happy 39th Wedding Anniversary Janet and Carl . Lovely day 24Deg.C Busy doing blog ,pictures,and e-mails at Rob's (internet not working at campground).Rob,Ralph and I went to harness racing at Old Home Week.(lost more than we won) . We met a couple of Ralph"s buddies,Ken Docherty(works off the Ivory Coast of Africa) and Hughie Graham at the races. We also bumped into our cousin Karen Lavers and husband Leo. We stopped by Mom's at 11:30pm .Janet and Carl had arrived from Halifax for the weekend.
August 18th
Happy Wedding Day, Sid and Carol. Rained all night and all day. We spent the afternoon and evening with Cindy and family. Ralph's niece Bonnie and husband Allie came over from Glace Bay,Nova Scotia. The eight of us went out to dinner and the races at Old Home Week. The Gold Cup and Saucer Race ran at midnignt and is the highlight of Old Home Week.
The grounds were packed with people even though it rained.
August 19th
Happy Birthday, Janet.Cloudy and occasional rain. We visited with Janet,Carl and Mom. Rob,Kelly and children stopped by on their way home to Antigonish. They had rented a cottage in Cavendish since Thirsday. We all went over to Rob's and Barb's for a bar-b-que get together and birthday bash. Had lots of family fun and said goodbye to Janet,Carl,Rob,Kelly and family. About 9pm we went to Cindy's and had a bit of a party with Bonnie,Allie,Cindy, Saroush,Blair and Christine. Ready for a good night sleep afterwards.
Friday, August 17, 2007
PEI August 15th and 16th
August 15th
We drove the Blue Heron Coastal Drive on the north side of PEI . We stopped at all the famous PEI beaches along the way-Dalvey,Cove Head,Brackley,Stanhope and Cavendish. We walked the beaches and dipped our feet in the Atlantic,a bit cold for swimming. The beaches are beautiful --fine red sand with surrounding sand dunes and red cliffs. At Brackley,we bumped into a former Esso worker Chris Wilkes from Calgary. We browsed through craft stores and The Toy Factory(wooden toys made on PEI) . In the evening we visited Rob,Barb and Mom.
August 16th
Our truck needed a oil change in the am. We drove to Summerside and had a nice visit and lunch with Marcia MacFarland. (worked 38 years ago with her at Summerside hospital).
She made Scottish Meat Pie and biscuits.(very tasty) .After we got back we had a afternoon nap (feeling very exhausted) .In the evening we picked up Mom and went to Sandland. Sandland is a exhibition of sand castles and sculptures depicting Island history(made from PEI red soil).Beautiful. Finished off the evening with Cows Icecream.
We drove the Blue Heron Coastal Drive on the north side of PEI . We stopped at all the famous PEI beaches along the way-Dalvey,Cove Head,Brackley,Stanhope and Cavendish. We walked the beaches and dipped our feet in the Atlantic,a bit cold for swimming. The beaches are beautiful --fine red sand with surrounding sand dunes and red cliffs. At Brackley,we bumped into a former Esso worker Chris Wilkes from Calgary. We browsed through craft stores and The Toy Factory(wooden toys made on PEI) . In the evening we visited Rob,Barb and Mom.
August 16th
Our truck needed a oil change in the am. We drove to Summerside and had a nice visit and lunch with Marcia MacFarland. (worked 38 years ago with her at Summerside hospital).
She made Scottish Meat Pie and biscuits.(very tasty) .After we got back we had a afternoon nap (feeling very exhausted) .In the evening we picked up Mom and went to Sandland. Sandland is a exhibition of sand castles and sculptures depicting Island history(made from PEI red soil).Beautiful. Finished off the evening with Cows Icecream.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
PEI August 12th to 14th
August 12th
Had Hake and Shark(not bad) for lunch at Mom's. Rob and Barb came over in the afternoon and down loaded 800 pictures to a CD for us. Mom, Jacques, and the boys also came over for dinner at our campsite. They were visiting Mom before leaving for Ottawa this week,Pam left 3 weeks ago to work as a lawyer in the Federal Indian Affairs Department.
Lovely day 24 Deg.C.
August 13th
Cloudy and rainy all day. We visited the reconstructed Trois Rivieres de Roma Settlement(first French settlers to PEI on the point overlooking the three rivers-Montague,Brudnell and Cardigan -flowing into the Georgetown harbour) We visited cousin Velda and Fred at their cottages outside Georgetown. We stopped at Brudnell and Dunderave pro golf shop(no time to golf)and had lunch. We toured around my home town of Georgetown and had supper at the Georgetown Inn(renovated former home of a childhood friend).
August 14th
Cloudy but nice day. We drove to Ralph's hometown of Montague and visited with aunt Fay. We had lunch at Doc Johnston's Restaurant (an old highschool friend owns it). We spent the afternoon visiting Ralph's cousin Blair and Christine.(swear Ralph and Blair were brothers).
When we got back to our campsite Rob and Barb stopped by. Later we visited niece Cindy and Sam.
Had Hake and Shark(not bad) for lunch at Mom's. Rob and Barb came over in the afternoon and down loaded 800 pictures to a CD for us. Mom, Jacques, and the boys also came over for dinner at our campsite. They were visiting Mom before leaving for Ottawa this week,Pam left 3 weeks ago to work as a lawyer in the Federal Indian Affairs Department.
Lovely day 24 Deg.C.
August 13th
Cloudy and rainy all day. We visited the reconstructed Trois Rivieres de Roma Settlement(first French settlers to PEI on the point overlooking the three rivers-Montague,Brudnell and Cardigan -flowing into the Georgetown harbour) We visited cousin Velda and Fred at their cottages outside Georgetown. We stopped at Brudnell and Dunderave pro golf shop(no time to golf)and had lunch. We toured around my home town of Georgetown and had supper at the Georgetown Inn(renovated former home of a childhood friend).
August 14th
Cloudy but nice day. We drove to Ralph's hometown of Montague and visited with aunt Fay. We had lunch at Doc Johnston's Restaurant (an old highschool friend owns it). We spent the afternoon visiting Ralph's cousin Blair and Christine.(swear Ralph and Blair were brothers).
When we got back to our campsite Rob and Barb stopped by. Later we visited niece Cindy and Sam.
Sunday, August 12, 2007
PEI Aug. 9th to 11th
August 9th.
What a wild night and morning!!!! High winds 90km/hr and heavy rain. Our fifth wheel was sure rocking. (from the winds that is!!! ) Cleared off in the afternoon. Picked up Mom and went to visit my aunt and uncle Eliza and Wendell. Wendell dug some new potatoes (Irish cobbler) for us.
We had delicious homemade fishcakes for supper at Mom's(I would not eat these when I was younger).
Ralph and I went to a Ceiliah Concert at 8pm-Maritime music with Fiddlers' Sons and two Cape Breton fiddlers/stepdancers. Very enjoyable.
August 10th Happy 5th Anniversary Derek and Carol
Old Home Week August 10 to 18th. Left at 9am and travelled to the eastern part of PEI-stopped at beautiful Crowbush Golf Course (Weir and Singh played here a few weeks ago),East Point (we have now traveled tip to tip of PEI) and Basin Head (with a narrow channel that flows in and out of the ocean at high and low tides -amazing) We walked the beach and sandbars and suntanned. We ate at the Cardigan Lobster supper-chowder,mussels,lobster and blueberry shortcake. Arrived back at 9:45pm very long day but so much fun.
August 11th
Congratulations Narin and Donalda on your new grandaughter Sophie on July 26th.
A warm day 25 Deg C. A day to myself ?cleaning and relaxing. Ralph went to breakfast and Old Home Week with my brother Rob. In the evening Ralph and I went to the Harness racing and Old Home Week. The new facility,Charlottetown Driving Park and Entertainment Center is impressive for PEI. (race track,lounges,restaurant,casino,arts,craft and agriculture building).
What a wild night and morning!!!! High winds 90km/hr and heavy rain. Our fifth wheel was sure rocking. (from the winds that is!!! ) Cleared off in the afternoon. Picked up Mom and went to visit my aunt and uncle Eliza and Wendell. Wendell dug some new potatoes (Irish cobbler) for us.
We had delicious homemade fishcakes for supper at Mom's(I would not eat these when I was younger).
Ralph and I went to a Ceiliah Concert at 8pm-Maritime music with Fiddlers' Sons and two Cape Breton fiddlers/stepdancers. Very enjoyable.
August 10th Happy 5th Anniversary Derek and Carol
Old Home Week August 10 to 18th. Left at 9am and travelled to the eastern part of PEI-stopped at beautiful Crowbush Golf Course (Weir and Singh played here a few weeks ago),East Point (we have now traveled tip to tip of PEI) and Basin Head (with a narrow channel that flows in and out of the ocean at high and low tides -amazing) We walked the beach and sandbars and suntanned. We ate at the Cardigan Lobster supper-chowder,mussels,lobster and blueberry shortcake. Arrived back at 9:45pm very long day but so much fun.
August 11th
Congratulations Narin and Donalda on your new grandaughter Sophie on July 26th.
A warm day 25 Deg C. A day to myself ?cleaning and relaxing. Ralph went to breakfast and Old Home Week with my brother Rob. In the evening Ralph and I went to the Harness racing and Old Home Week. The new facility,Charlottetown Driving Park and Entertainment Center is impressive for PEI. (race track,lounges,restaurant,casino,arts,craft and agriculture building).
Thursday, August 9, 2007
PEI August 7th&8th
August 7th
Travelled almost 13 thousand kms so far. I did a bunch of laundry at Mom's seniors appartment this morning. Cloudy but came out nice later. We bought some lobsters,cooked them at our campsite and had Mom for supper. Tasty!!! Ralph's cousin Velda and Fred stopped by. Had to go outside to get connected to the internet but got eaten alive by mosquitos.
August 8th
Beautiful morning at 23 Deg C . We left at 10:30 am and got back at 8 pm. We drove to western PEI and then to the North. There is alot of PEI we haven't seen and it is bigger than we thought. We toured around Lennox Island(your namesake Rob and Genie)-Native Micmac Indians live here. We toured The Potato Museum in O'Leary and went to the very northern tip of PEI -North Cape. The red cliffs,the lighthouse and windmills generating power were impressive. By the time we got back it was raining heavy. We decided to go to the Old Dublin Pub,Charlottetown for Irish music and dinner. We stayed up till 12:30 a.m. doing our blog. It has been hit and miss to get on the internet. Poor coverage in this area of the campground. (due to electrical storms affecting the system on PEI).
Travelled almost 13 thousand kms so far. I did a bunch of laundry at Mom's seniors appartment this morning. Cloudy but came out nice later. We bought some lobsters,cooked them at our campsite and had Mom for supper. Tasty!!! Ralph's cousin Velda and Fred stopped by. Had to go outside to get connected to the internet but got eaten alive by mosquitos.
August 8th
Beautiful morning at 23 Deg C . We left at 10:30 am and got back at 8 pm. We drove to western PEI and then to the North. There is alot of PEI we haven't seen and it is bigger than we thought. We toured around Lennox Island(your namesake Rob and Genie)-Native Micmac Indians live here. We toured The Potato Museum in O'Leary and went to the very northern tip of PEI -North Cape. The red cliffs,the lighthouse and windmills generating power were impressive. By the time we got back it was raining heavy. We decided to go to the Old Dublin Pub,Charlottetown for Irish music and dinner. We stayed up till 12:30 a.m. doing our blog. It has been hit and miss to get on the internet. Poor coverage in this area of the campground. (due to electrical storms affecting the system on PEI).
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
AUGUST 1-6,Cape Sable Island to Caribou Island,N.S.
August 1st
We drove 50 minutes to Cape Sable Island to visit Ralph's cousin Ken. It is about 40 kms. around the Island mainly fishing.The "Cape Islander" boats are wide and large with the latest sonar and electronic navigation systems on board.Some boats had the crownest and harpoons for fishing swordfish and others were unloading pollack and haddock.The area is the lobster capital of Canada(season November-May).Ken,Ralph and I picked up fresh fried scallops and haddock for a picnic on a white sand beach(across the Atlantic is England).27 degrees C.We invited Larry & family,Ken & girlfriend Bonnie for a bar-b-que and campfire in the evening.
August 2nd
As we drove to Shelburne in the morning we saw a porcupine.The city is a historic Loyalist town with a beautiful waterfront and chainsaw pine wood carvings of fisherman,lighthouses,and animals around the town.In the afternoon we went to Cape Sable Island visited a museum and another beautiful beach(too cold for swimming).I bought a gorgeous hand-made quilt from Larry and Ken 's aunt Doreen - the stitching is excellent.We had a delicious dinner of freshly caught baked haddock and new veggies at Larry's.It was good to see them again.
August 3rd
Six wild turkeys crossed our path as we left Clyde River Campground. We drive 5 hours across Nova Scotia from south to north to spend the long weekend with Janet and Carl at their cottage on Caribou Island. We set up camp on their property.It was very hot and humid 32 Deg C . We enjoyed a spectacular lightning show over the Northumberland Strait in the evening.
August 4th ---Happy 29th ,Carol and Happy Birthday, Carl Canning.
Janet and I drove to Pictou (beautiful waterfront) and did some shopping. We had oysters rockafella as a appetizer before a delicious birthday dinner for Carl. Joshua and Elijah picked the oysters from the shore earlier. We watched another lightning show over P.E.I tonight(3 storms in one and power outages on PEI).
August 5th
Thunder and lightning overnight ,but a beautiful morning with some wind. Mom came over on the car ferry from PEI in the a.m. Janet and Carl hosted a bbq and family reunion. Carl's Mom and sisters,Rob and family,Jacques and the boys all came. We had a great afternoon and a wonderful visit. Everyone enjoyed the Louisanna stuffed chicken. Mom stayed overnight with us -first camping experience.
August 6th
Mom,Ralph and I drove to New Glasgow in the morning to visit my uncle Lindsay and aunt June. We went on the NS-PEI ferry at 2:45 (75 minutes) We are booked in for two weeks at Stratford RV Park across from Charlottetown near Rob and Mom. Hot 27 C.
We drove 50 minutes to Cape Sable Island to visit Ralph's cousin Ken. It is about 40 kms. around the Island mainly fishing.The "Cape Islander" boats are wide and large with the latest sonar and electronic navigation systems on board.Some boats had the crownest and harpoons for fishing swordfish and others were unloading pollack and haddock.The area is the lobster capital of Canada(season November-May).Ken,Ralph and I picked up fresh fried scallops and haddock for a picnic on a white sand beach(across the Atlantic is England).27 degrees C.We invited Larry & family,Ken & girlfriend Bonnie for a bar-b-que and campfire in the evening.
August 2nd
As we drove to Shelburne in the morning we saw a porcupine.The city is a historic Loyalist town with a beautiful waterfront and chainsaw pine wood carvings of fisherman,lighthouses,and animals around the town.In the afternoon we went to Cape Sable Island visited a museum and another beautiful beach(too cold for swimming).I bought a gorgeous hand-made quilt from Larry and Ken 's aunt Doreen - the stitching is excellent.We had a delicious dinner of freshly caught baked haddock and new veggies at Larry's.It was good to see them again.
August 3rd
Six wild turkeys crossed our path as we left Clyde River Campground. We drive 5 hours across Nova Scotia from south to north to spend the long weekend with Janet and Carl at their cottage on Caribou Island. We set up camp on their property.It was very hot and humid 32 Deg C . We enjoyed a spectacular lightning show over the Northumberland Strait in the evening.
August 4th ---Happy 29th ,Carol and Happy Birthday, Carl Canning.
Janet and I drove to Pictou (beautiful waterfront) and did some shopping. We had oysters rockafella as a appetizer before a delicious birthday dinner for Carl. Joshua and Elijah picked the oysters from the shore earlier. We watched another lightning show over P.E.I tonight(3 storms in one and power outages on PEI).
August 5th
Thunder and lightning overnight ,but a beautiful morning with some wind. Mom came over on the car ferry from PEI in the a.m. Janet and Carl hosted a bbq and family reunion. Carl's Mom and sisters,Rob and family,Jacques and the boys all came. We had a great afternoon and a wonderful visit. Everyone enjoyed the Louisanna stuffed chicken. Mom stayed overnight with us -first camping experience.
August 6th
Mom,Ralph and I drove to New Glasgow in the morning to visit my uncle Lindsay and aunt June. We went on the NS-PEI ferry at 2:45 (75 minutes) We are booked in for two weeks at Stratford RV Park across from Charlottetown near Rob and Mom. Hot 27 C.
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
July 30th to 31st Halifax and Clyde River
July 30th
Very foggy. Our friends from Louisanna arrived in our campground last night. They had a couple of days of car problems and a bomb threat at the North Sydney ferry terminal. (9 hour delay leaving NFLD) Rained heavily all day and evening. We invited John and Sherryl for dinner and had a lovely evening. Sherryl gave us a package of Louisanna whole deboned stuffed chicken to use at a later date. Said our good-byes.
July 31st
Happy anniversary Brian and Shirley. Hope all our friends are having a good time in Loon Lake Washington. This morning we drove 3.5 hours to the southern part of N.S. We stayed at the Clyde River Campground a mile away from Ralph's cousin Larry and wife Darlene and daughter Lara. New campground with large boulders,swimming pool,fountain and sneaker tree-lovely campground.We visited with Larry and family on their 20 acres. Beautiful hot humid day.
Very foggy. Our friends from Louisanna arrived in our campground last night. They had a couple of days of car problems and a bomb threat at the North Sydney ferry terminal. (9 hour delay leaving NFLD) Rained heavily all day and evening. We invited John and Sherryl for dinner and had a lovely evening. Sherryl gave us a package of Louisanna whole deboned stuffed chicken to use at a later date. Said our good-byes.
July 31st
Happy anniversary Brian and Shirley. Hope all our friends are having a good time in Loon Lake Washington. This morning we drove 3.5 hours to the southern part of N.S. We stayed at the Clyde River Campground a mile away from Ralph's cousin Larry and wife Darlene and daughter Lara. New campground with large boulders,swimming pool,fountain and sneaker tree-lovely campground.We visited with Larry and family on their 20 acres. Beautiful hot humid day.
Monday, July 30, 2007
Halifax---July27th to 29th
July27
Left Antigonish about 9am and arrived at the closest campground to Halifax Woodhaven RV Park (24km to Halifax) . Another hot humid day 35 Deg C. We enjoyed a great visit and dinner with my sister Janet and husband Carl. After a lot of wine and drinks we stayed the night.
July 28th
34 Deg.C. Janet and I spent a couple of hours getting a pedicure and our nails done. Janet,Carl and their cocker spaniel Molly came out to spend the night with us. We had a lovely evening with dinner,a campfire and special coffees.
July 29th
Ralph made breakfast for the four of us. Cloudy after some rain during the night. After relaxing Sunday afternoon we went into Halifax. We strolled along the beautiful Halifax Waterfront. The four of us had dinner on the waterfront at Salty's Restaurant. The crabcakes,calamari,haddock, and scallops were tasty. Driving back to our campsite was very foggy.
Left Antigonish about 9am and arrived at the closest campground to Halifax Woodhaven RV Park (24km to Halifax) . Another hot humid day 35 Deg C. We enjoyed a great visit and dinner with my sister Janet and husband Carl. After a lot of wine and drinks we stayed the night.
July 28th
34 Deg.C. Janet and I spent a couple of hours getting a pedicure and our nails done. Janet,Carl and their cocker spaniel Molly came out to spend the night with us. We had a lovely evening with dinner,a campfire and special coffees.
July 29th
Ralph made breakfast for the four of us. Cloudy after some rain during the night. After relaxing Sunday afternoon we went into Halifax. We strolled along the beautiful Halifax Waterfront. The four of us had dinner on the waterfront at Salty's Restaurant. The crabcakes,calamari,haddock, and scallops were tasty. Driving back to our campsite was very foggy.
Friday, July 27, 2007
Antigonish NS July 25 and 26
July 25th---Belated Happy Anniversary,Rob and Barb
On the road again for a 3 hour drive to Antigonish NS. We are staying at the Whiddon RV Park right in the heart of the highland city. It has a lovely country setting with tw0 pools. Very busy resort. We enjoyed a lobster casserole and haddock fish and chips at the Lobster Treat restaurant.
My nephew Rob,wife Kelly and 4 children and my niece Pam and two boys came to visit us. The children had a great time at the playground. We had a campfire with marshmellows afterwards. Very hot day 35 Deg C.
July 26th
Definitely A/C weather. Hot and humid 34 Deg.C. Rob,Kelly Pam and children came over for a swim in the afternoon. Great place for kids. Kelly had us over for a delicious dinner- seafood chowder and bar-b-qued steak. We visited Kelly's parents Doug and Harriet Crawford,three houses down the street. We met them several times when Rob and Kelly lived in Calgary. Rob and Pam have lovely children. Off to Halifax tomorrow.
On the road again for a 3 hour drive to Antigonish NS. We are staying at the Whiddon RV Park right in the heart of the highland city. It has a lovely country setting with tw0 pools. Very busy resort. We enjoyed a lobster casserole and haddock fish and chips at the Lobster Treat restaurant.
My nephew Rob,wife Kelly and 4 children and my niece Pam and two boys came to visit us. The children had a great time at the playground. We had a campfire with marshmellows afterwards. Very hot day 35 Deg C.
July 26th
Definitely A/C weather. Hot and humid 34 Deg.C. Rob,Kelly Pam and children came over for a swim in the afternoon. Great place for kids. Kelly had us over for a delicious dinner- seafood chowder and bar-b-qued steak. We visited Kelly's parents Doug and Harriet Crawford,three houses down the street. We met them several times when Rob and Kelly lived in Calgary. Rob and Pam have lovely children. Off to Halifax tomorrow.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Farewell NFLD------Hello Nova Scotia
July 23rd
Early rising 4:30 a.m. Our 8a.m. ferry from Port aux Basques,NFLD to North Sydney,N.S. delayed for 1 hour. All vehicles are inspected prior to leaving NFLD for disease carried by potatoes,burlap and plants(handed over my potatoes). Beautiful sunny calm sailing. Enjoyed music and movies on board ferry. My neck is peppered with black fly bites from Gros Morne. In the evening we visited nieces' Bonnie andHeather and all their families in Glace Bay ,1 hour away from our campsite. Diesel in NFLD was as high as $1.149 per litre. We have now travelled over 10,500 kms.Woh,what great memories!!
July24th
Beautiful and sunny 32 deg.c .We toured the Fortress of Louisburg for 5 hours. We visited the Fort 22 years ago. One-fifth of the original Louisburg has been reconstructed with costumed animators re-enacting life in 1744. We had lunch with only a pewter bowl and spoon . The homemade bread definitely stuck to your ribs(it was so heavy!!!!) We were very happy to re-visit the site. Bonnie and Allie visited our campsite in the evening. Good to have a phone call from all our friends vacationing in Loon Lake ,Washington. Have a great holiday.We miss you.
Early rising 4:30 a.m. Our 8a.m. ferry from Port aux Basques,NFLD to North Sydney,N.S. delayed for 1 hour. All vehicles are inspected prior to leaving NFLD for disease carried by potatoes,burlap and plants(handed over my potatoes). Beautiful sunny calm sailing. Enjoyed music and movies on board ferry. My neck is peppered with black fly bites from Gros Morne. In the evening we visited nieces' Bonnie andHeather and all their families in Glace Bay ,1 hour away from our campsite. Diesel in NFLD was as high as $1.149 per litre. We have now travelled over 10,500 kms.Woh,what great memories!!
July24th
Beautiful and sunny 32 deg.c .We toured the Fortress of Louisburg for 5 hours. We visited the Fort 22 years ago. One-fifth of the original Louisburg has been reconstructed with costumed animators re-enacting life in 1744. We had lunch with only a pewter bowl and spoon . The homemade bread definitely stuck to your ribs(it was so heavy!!!!) We were very happy to re-visit the site. Bonnie and Allie visited our campsite in the evening. Good to have a phone call from all our friends vacationing in Loon Lake ,Washington. Have a great holiday.We miss you.
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Gros Morne July 19th-22nd
July 20th
Forgot to mention that I discovered I was missing my wallet in the morning of July19th. It was found by the Oceanview Motel night watchman in the pub. Probably fell out of my purse. Very relieved to have it back!!!! He deserved a good reward.
Miserable rainy day. Finally checked e-mails and did blog and laundry. John and Sherryl invited us for dinner-delicious Louisanna chicken and sausage gumbo. We enjoyed another evening of Anchors Aweigh band until 1 a.m. I kept a close eye on my wallet.
July 21th
Foggy and raining cats and dogs. I got a good hair cut and blow dry for $16.00, cheapest ever.
We toured around the area with John and Sherryl and went on I'se da Bye boat tour of Bonne Bay. We saw minkie whales and bald eagles as well as beautiful scenery. Music and a screech in were part of the tour.
A shuttle bus picked us up at the campground for a hour long drive to Gros Morne Theater in Cows Head. Play "Double Axe Murder" was good.Glad we were not driving our vehicle back on the windy, foggy ,rainy shore road . Hitting a moose was a possibility.
July 22nd
After 3 days of rain we were able to go on the Western Brook Pond Boat tour. Up at 5 am and off for a 20 minute drive north and a 1 hour hike on gravel path and boardwalk over a bog to meet the boat tour. Western Brook Pond Fjord was carved by glaciers billions of years ago. It's 16 km lake is Gros Morne's largest lake. Outstanding sceneryand worth waiting to see. Left KOA at 2 pm and arrived at Doyles at 6 pm.
Finally we saw our first moose (they say " 8 moose per square km"in Gros Morne). Sunny day 24 Deg. C.. Went for a Jiggs Nfld dinner. Having a campfire tonight. Off to catch the ferry to North Sydney at 8 am and will be up by 5am.Newfoundland has been wonderful-the people,the scenery,the food,the music,etc,etc.-we"ll come back someday.
Forgot to mention that I discovered I was missing my wallet in the morning of July19th. It was found by the Oceanview Motel night watchman in the pub. Probably fell out of my purse. Very relieved to have it back!!!! He deserved a good reward.
Miserable rainy day. Finally checked e-mails and did blog and laundry. John and Sherryl invited us for dinner-delicious Louisanna chicken and sausage gumbo. We enjoyed another evening of Anchors Aweigh band until 1 a.m. I kept a close eye on my wallet.
July 21th
Foggy and raining cats and dogs. I got a good hair cut and blow dry for $16.00, cheapest ever.
We toured around the area with John and Sherryl and went on I'se da Bye boat tour of Bonne Bay. We saw minkie whales and bald eagles as well as beautiful scenery. Music and a screech in were part of the tour.
A shuttle bus picked us up at the campground for a hour long drive to Gros Morne Theater in Cows Head. Play "Double Axe Murder" was good.Glad we were not driving our vehicle back on the windy, foggy ,rainy shore road . Hitting a moose was a possibility.
July 22nd
After 3 days of rain we were able to go on the Western Brook Pond Boat tour. Up at 5 am and off for a 20 minute drive north and a 1 hour hike on gravel path and boardwalk over a bog to meet the boat tour. Western Brook Pond Fjord was carved by glaciers billions of years ago. It's 16 km lake is Gros Morne's largest lake. Outstanding sceneryand worth waiting to see. Left KOA at 2 pm and arrived at Doyles at 6 pm.
Finally we saw our first moose (they say " 8 moose per square km"in Gros Morne). Sunny day 24 Deg. C.. Went for a Jiggs Nfld dinner. Having a campfire tonight. Off to catch the ferry to North Sydney at 8 am and will be up by 5am.Newfoundland has been wonderful-the people,the scenery,the food,the music,etc,etc.-we"ll come back someday.
Friday, July 20, 2007
NFLD Gros Morne National Park
July 18th
Left Pippy Park at 6:45 am and on our way across the province again. Straight highways over green hills and beautiful landscape. Many rivers and lakes with lots of lupins and other flowers.
Hot 28 Deg C. More mountains as we get to the western region. We entered the Gros Morne National Park and stayed in Rocky Harbour. Amazing scenery. Enjoyed Moose soup and went to a evening performance of Anchors Aweigh band at a local hotel (Ocean View Hotel). Had a great evening of NFLD music,a couple of beers and several glasses of Screech. We walked back to our campsite at 2 am.
July 19th
Packed up and went to Gros Morne KOA at Norris Point for three days. Started to rain.
Lots of craft shops and restaurants in Norris Point and Rocky Harbour. (pretty towns on Bonne Bay). John and Sherryl arrived at KOA this afternoon and are camping beside us.
We joined them for dinner and enjoyed Newfie music in a lounge afterwards.
Left Pippy Park at 6:45 am and on our way across the province again. Straight highways over green hills and beautiful landscape. Many rivers and lakes with lots of lupins and other flowers.
Hot 28 Deg C. More mountains as we get to the western region. We entered the Gros Morne National Park and stayed in Rocky Harbour. Amazing scenery. Enjoyed Moose soup and went to a evening performance of Anchors Aweigh band at a local hotel (Ocean View Hotel). Had a great evening of NFLD music,a couple of beers and several glasses of Screech. We walked back to our campsite at 2 am.
July 19th
Packed up and went to Gros Morne KOA at Norris Point for three days. Started to rain.
Lots of craft shops and restaurants in Norris Point and Rocky Harbour. (pretty towns on Bonne Bay). John and Sherryl arrived at KOA this afternoon and are camping beside us.
We joined them for dinner and enjoyed Newfie music in a lounge afterwards.
Cape Breton to NFLD
Sorry for the delay in updating the blog.
No internet connection since July 10th.
July11th
Ralph and I were off to Glace Bay and Cape Breton's Coalminers' Museum. We went into the Oceans Deeps Colliery with tunnels and shafts 4 feet high at times. Cold and damp but extremely interesting tour. Visited Bonnie and Allie in their new home with a swimming pool.
July12th
A memorable 38th wedding anniversary. We were at the North Sydney-NFLD Ferry terminal by 6:30 am. for the 6 hour crossing(8am to 2 pm) .Very foggy. Large ferry with transport trucks and RV's. Time passed by quickly with a movie and Newfoundland singers in the lounge. Bugs and Debby Green were talented musicans. Arrived on "the rock" at 2:30 pm NFLD time.
Foggy and high winds in Wreck House. Set up campsite in the Grand Codroy Valley.Pretty valley with quaint fishing villages. Sampled Cod Tongues(not bad). Enjoyed local NFLD entertainment at our campground with music,dancing and a Screech-in.
July 13th
Left western NFLD and drove through Stephenville,Cornerbrook (situated on a beautiful lake overlooking Marble Mountain Ski Hill)and stayed in central NFLD at Grand Falls-Windsor. Foggy but warm. Excellent highways through the Long Range Mountains,forrest,and lots of "ponds". We had to be vigilant for moose on the highway. Listened to Newfie music and had drinks with Gary and Peggy from St. John's (Torbay).
July14th
Beautiful campsite along the Exploits River(longest river in NFLD with lots of Atlantic salmon)
Toured the area and visited the Salmonide Interpretation Centre and Grand "falls". Visited Bob Hobbs Jr. in Bishop Falls. 27Deg C and humid today.
July15th
Heading off to St John's through picturesque country-valleys, mountains,"ponds",bays, ocean,and barren rocky land. We camped in CA Pippy Park-large treed park in the middle of St John's. When we were visiting the Fluvarium we were surprised to meet up with John and Sherryl from Louisanna. We enjoyed a evening campfire with them.
July16th
Beautiful in the a.m. We drove the Irish Scenic Route to Ferryland along the east coast. It was cold, foggy and raining when we arrived at Ferryland. At Bay Bulls we took a boat cruise to see the humpback whales, birds and Puffins. We saw thousands of Puffins nesting in burrowes on Bird Island. Coming back to St John's the countryside had marshlands,bogs,lakes and large boulders in the fields. In the evening we took a taxi with John and Sherryl to old St John's. George Street has the highest number of pubs and restaurants per sq inch in North America. We enjoyed a fun evening at O'Reilly's Pub. Pan fried cod ,local beer and Newfie music.
July 17th
Drove north along the coast line to beautiful fishing villages-Logy Bay,Torbay,Portugal Cove and St. Phillips in the morning. A van picked us up at Pippy Park for a 4 hour tour-old historic St. John's,jellybean row houses,St John's Bay,the Narrows(provides natural protection from the ocean and invaders),Signal Hill(first transatalntic wireless communication by Marconi),Cabot Tower(John Cabot landed in 1496) and the most easternly tip of North America (Cape Spear).
The views from Signal Hill and Cape Spear were spectular. Quidi Vidi is a very interesting old fishing village. The homes are built on stilts and only accessible by boat. We had delicious NFLD pea soup,seafood chowder and scallops at Velma's Place.(restaurant) St John's is a very beautiful city but difficult to drive in -long roads change names and many intersecting roads.
No internet connection since July 10th.
July11th
Ralph and I were off to Glace Bay and Cape Breton's Coalminers' Museum. We went into the Oceans Deeps Colliery with tunnels and shafts 4 feet high at times. Cold and damp but extremely interesting tour. Visited Bonnie and Allie in their new home with a swimming pool.
July12th
A memorable 38th wedding anniversary. We were at the North Sydney-NFLD Ferry terminal by 6:30 am. for the 6 hour crossing(8am to 2 pm) .Very foggy. Large ferry with transport trucks and RV's. Time passed by quickly with a movie and Newfoundland singers in the lounge. Bugs and Debby Green were talented musicans. Arrived on "the rock" at 2:30 pm NFLD time.
Foggy and high winds in Wreck House. Set up campsite in the Grand Codroy Valley.Pretty valley with quaint fishing villages. Sampled Cod Tongues(not bad). Enjoyed local NFLD entertainment at our campground with music,dancing and a Screech-in.
July 13th
Left western NFLD and drove through Stephenville,Cornerbrook (situated on a beautiful lake overlooking Marble Mountain Ski Hill)and stayed in central NFLD at Grand Falls-Windsor. Foggy but warm. Excellent highways through the Long Range Mountains,forrest,and lots of "ponds". We had to be vigilant for moose on the highway. Listened to Newfie music and had drinks with Gary and Peggy from St. John's (Torbay).
July14th
Beautiful campsite along the Exploits River(longest river in NFLD with lots of Atlantic salmon)
Toured the area and visited the Salmonide Interpretation Centre and Grand "falls". Visited Bob Hobbs Jr. in Bishop Falls. 27Deg C and humid today.
July15th
Heading off to St John's through picturesque country-valleys, mountains,"ponds",bays, ocean,and barren rocky land. We camped in CA Pippy Park-large treed park in the middle of St John's. When we were visiting the Fluvarium we were surprised to meet up with John and Sherryl from Louisanna. We enjoyed a evening campfire with them.
July16th
Beautiful in the a.m. We drove the Irish Scenic Route to Ferryland along the east coast. It was cold, foggy and raining when we arrived at Ferryland. At Bay Bulls we took a boat cruise to see the humpback whales, birds and Puffins. We saw thousands of Puffins nesting in burrowes on Bird Island. Coming back to St John's the countryside had marshlands,bogs,lakes and large boulders in the fields. In the evening we took a taxi with John and Sherryl to old St John's. George Street has the highest number of pubs and restaurants per sq inch in North America. We enjoyed a fun evening at O'Reilly's Pub. Pan fried cod ,local beer and Newfie music.
July 17th
Drove north along the coast line to beautiful fishing villages-Logy Bay,Torbay,Portugal Cove and St. Phillips in the morning. A van picked us up at Pippy Park for a 4 hour tour-old historic St. John's,jellybean row houses,St John's Bay,the Narrows(provides natural protection from the ocean and invaders),Signal Hill(first transatalntic wireless communication by Marconi),Cabot Tower(John Cabot landed in 1496) and the most easternly tip of North America (Cape Spear).
The views from Signal Hill and Cape Spear were spectular. Quidi Vidi is a very interesting old fishing village. The homes are built on stilts and only accessible by boat. We had delicious NFLD pea soup,seafood chowder and scallops at Velma's Place.(restaurant) St John's is a very beautiful city but difficult to drive in -long roads change names and many intersecting roads.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
P.E.I.--- Cape Breton N.S. July 6th to 10th
July 6th
Happy Birthday Gary. Visited a Aunt and Uncle of Ralph's. Off to Montague and enjoyed a delicious seafood bake (lobster,scallops and haddock)at the "Windows on the Water"restaurant.
At 6:30 we went on a 2 hour Ceilidh Cruise of the Montague river and Georgetown harbour.
Great Irish music,scenery,mussels beds and harbour seals. Served beer/wine and steamed mussels. Mirror calm water after a earlier rainfall. Beautiful evening. Ralph won a ball cap and glass.
July 7th
Visited a couple of friends with Mom during the day. Went to the Merchantman's Pub in Charlottetown with Cindy and Saroush for dinner and drinks. Tasty lobster corn chowder,scallops and haddock fish and chips.
July 8th
Heavy rain and wind in the a m . (ripped awning from 40 foot motorhome three campsites down from us.) Very nice weather in the afternoon and evening. Went to church lobster supper in Georgetown with Mom,Robert and Barb. Saw lots of "old" friends and had a great meal of homemade biscuits,desserts and lobster. Toured the area and visited the Cemetary.
July 9th
While I did laundry all morning Ralph went to Montague to visit Cemetary.
Went to Rob and Barbs with Mom. Rob has been a great help to us with the computer.
July 10th
Dreary and cloudy 16 Deg. C. "On the Road Again" Early start 6:45 am. to Cape Breton NS.
Crossed the Confederation Bridge ($54.50 to leave P.E.I.) to New Brunswick and drove across NS to Cape Breton Island. Arrived at 1:30 pm at the Arm of Gold Campground overlooking the Bras D'Or Lakes. Checked out the Newfoundland ferry 5km away and had scallops for supper. Ralph's niece Bonnie and Allie (Glace Bay) visited in the evening.
Happy Birthday Gary. Visited a Aunt and Uncle of Ralph's. Off to Montague and enjoyed a delicious seafood bake (lobster,scallops and haddock)at the "Windows on the Water"restaurant.
At 6:30 we went on a 2 hour Ceilidh Cruise of the Montague river and Georgetown harbour.
Great Irish music,scenery,mussels beds and harbour seals. Served beer/wine and steamed mussels. Mirror calm water after a earlier rainfall. Beautiful evening. Ralph won a ball cap and glass.
July 7th
Visited a couple of friends with Mom during the day. Went to the Merchantman's Pub in Charlottetown with Cindy and Saroush for dinner and drinks. Tasty lobster corn chowder,scallops and haddock fish and chips.
July 8th
Heavy rain and wind in the a m . (ripped awning from 40 foot motorhome three campsites down from us.) Very nice weather in the afternoon and evening. Went to church lobster supper in Georgetown with Mom,Robert and Barb. Saw lots of "old" friends and had a great meal of homemade biscuits,desserts and lobster. Toured the area and visited the Cemetary.
July 9th
While I did laundry all morning Ralph went to Montague to visit Cemetary.
Went to Rob and Barbs with Mom. Rob has been a great help to us with the computer.
July 10th
Dreary and cloudy 16 Deg. C. "On the Road Again" Early start 6:45 am. to Cape Breton NS.
Crossed the Confederation Bridge ($54.50 to leave P.E.I.) to New Brunswick and drove across NS to Cape Breton Island. Arrived at 1:30 pm at the Arm of Gold Campground overlooking the Bras D'Or Lakes. Checked out the Newfoundland ferry 5km away and had scallops for supper. Ralph's niece Bonnie and Allie (Glace Bay) visited in the evening.
Thursday, July 5, 2007
P.E.I. July 1st to 5th
July 1st
Happy Canada Day everyone. Went to free pancake breakfast at the Cornwall Civic Center.
Lots happening downtown and Charlottetown waterfront. Had mussels and beer at outdoor pub with band playing near Confederation Center. Watched the Festival of Lights(biggest fireworks east of Ottawa)over the Charlottetown harbour at 10p.m. Beautiful. Lobster rolls are $9 at Subway.
July 2nd
Good factory outlet stores near Charlottetown. Cindy, Saroush,their 15 year old twins Samantha and Jamie invited us over for a delicious Iranian dinner. Windy and some rain today.
July 3rd
Happy first birthday Liam. We miss you. Said our goodbyes to John and Sherryl from Louisanna and moved to Stratford RV Park-walking distance to Mom overlooking Charlottetown and the harbour. Went to Peakes Quay on the waterfront for dinner (great coconut shrimp and fish and chips) .Rob cooked up some bar clams he had dug the night before.
Happy 4th of July
Beautiful sunny day 28 deg C. Did service on truck after 5500km travelled. Invited to Cindy's for a swim,creamsicle slush and bbq steak. Woh! what a pool they have! Got sun burn.
July 5th
Picked Mom up and toured the eastern part of P.E.I. Visited a couple of Mom's sisters.
Lupins everywhere. Went wine tasting at the Rossignal Winery (P.E.I.'s only Winery) Stopped for fish and chips and the best home made Pecan pie ever. Rained heavy on the way back to Charlottetown. Need some more lessons on inserting pictures into blog. Hope you enjoyed the ones that were added.Dennis and Dixie are our camping neighbors from Medicine Hat.
Happy Canada Day everyone. Went to free pancake breakfast at the Cornwall Civic Center.
Lots happening downtown and Charlottetown waterfront. Had mussels and beer at outdoor pub with band playing near Confederation Center. Watched the Festival of Lights(biggest fireworks east of Ottawa)over the Charlottetown harbour at 10p.m. Beautiful. Lobster rolls are $9 at Subway.
July 2nd
Good factory outlet stores near Charlottetown. Cindy, Saroush,their 15 year old twins Samantha and Jamie invited us over for a delicious Iranian dinner. Windy and some rain today.
July 3rd
Happy first birthday Liam. We miss you. Said our goodbyes to John and Sherryl from Louisanna and moved to Stratford RV Park-walking distance to Mom overlooking Charlottetown and the harbour. Went to Peakes Quay on the waterfront for dinner (great coconut shrimp and fish and chips) .Rob cooked up some bar clams he had dug the night before.
Happy 4th of July
Beautiful sunny day 28 deg C. Did service on truck after 5500km travelled. Invited to Cindy's for a swim,creamsicle slush and bbq steak. Woh! what a pool they have! Got sun burn.
July 5th
Picked Mom up and toured the eastern part of P.E.I. Visited a couple of Mom's sisters.
Lupins everywhere. Went wine tasting at the Rossignal Winery (P.E.I.'s only Winery) Stopped for fish and chips and the best home made Pecan pie ever. Rained heavy on the way back to Charlottetown. Need some more lessons on inserting pictures into blog. Hope you enjoyed the ones that were added.Dennis and Dixie are our camping neighbors from Medicine Hat.
Saturday, June 30, 2007
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