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.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
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.
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