Saturday, August 28, 2010

Hopewell Rocks today: our last look at the Bay of Fundy tides was spectacular. Finally saw a Bore Tide in downtown Moncton, too. Then we had a joy ride at Magnetic Hill; had to drive it several times 'cause it was so much fun. We are also enjoying the Cold Stone Creamery that is located within Tim Horton's.

Friday, August 27, 2010


Just a few of our pictures from PEI. The recycle bins are great. Anne of Green Gables National Historic Site is just one of many L. M. Montgomery sites in Cavendish. Beaconsfield Historic House is right on the waterfront in Charlottetown, down the road from Victoria Park and Fanningbrook, Government House. Paul is enjoying a lunch breakfast at Cora's; we've been to several in each province.




Wednesday, August 18, 2010








Enjoyed ten beautiful days in Cape Breton and now we ferry to PEI. The Cabot Trail offered 190 miles of outstanding vistas; we spent a day of workshops at The Gaelic College in St. Ann's; participated in several Ceilidhs; and the weather has cooperated.


Monday, August 9, 2010






We're camped in the Codroy Valley waiting for our ferry crossing tomorrow; seas are up, ferries are overcrowded, mechanical problems, scheduled times are delayed. It is beautiful here around the river; prices are a bit more reasonable; winds are high - this is the wreckhouse area. Saw another lighthouse today.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010









Our last day in St. John's as we head west to Port aux Basques for the ferry on Tues. Don't expect wifi until we reach NS again. We enjoyed a day at the Avalon archeological site one day. Today is the 192nd Regatta at Quidi Vidi Lake - they call it a pond; lots of action in town this week with George Street music, too. 100,000 of the 500,000 residents of NL live here so we have definitely enjoyed the amenities. Newfoundland and Labrador is a must place to visit; people are friendly and the weather hasn't been too rainy. The Irish brogue is definitely here, too. Hope you all are having a great summer. Later.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010




St. John's is the largest city in NL; pictures show the War Memorial near Harbourside Park, Cabot Tower on Signal Hill, and an amazing sculpture of the Veiled Virgin in the convent of the Basilica. Much more to come. Today is a sunny day after two days of rain.