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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Poor wifi is worse than no wifi at all because you expect something and mostly get nothing. Ah, well. FYI: May 1st to July 15th GiMyC drove 5625 miles pulling Cruiser and touring towns; Tallahassee to St. Andrews, NB, was 2084 miles; to Port aux Basques, NL, was 1550 miles; and north to St. Anthony and a trip to Labrador was 727 miles. We are heading east to St. John’s now.
Western Newfoundland: Two weeks was barely enough to take it all in; the drive is breath-taking all the way with rocks, green mountains, tablelands, coves, harbors, bays, straits, and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Be sure to check out our pictures at myphotoalbum; they tell the story better than I’ve kept up with this blog.
A side trip to Woody Point and Trout River is WAY out of the way but a must do. The drive to Woody Point is through the Gros Morne Tablelands and is magnificent. Woody Point is a place you would want a summer cottage. Its location right on the water’s edge of Bonne Bay is stunning. Trout River is a small fishing village with three small but interesting museums that tell the fascinating history of the place. The wharf is busy but inviting. The hardworking fishermen and women have a friendly smile and a hearty hello! Did we mention that these Newfoundlanders are very friendly.
We’ve had a great history lesson all along the way: Maritime Archaic Indians, Vikings, British, French, Western Brook Pond formed by glaciers, Labrador current bringing icebergs from Greenland (just not this year…), Dorset Indians, Beothuk, American bases during WWII, NORAD and DEW bases, and on. Sorry that I haven’t kept up just writing even though we couldn’t get online. A general note though: Irving gas stations are about the only place Regina can get her diet dr. pepper; most villages/towns have populations of 200 to 1000; fishing is really important; fish is always cod unless it states salmon, trout, or something else. Cod earbones make great jewelry; puffins are on the east coast of Newfoundland; it’s easy to get on the ferry to Labrador but getting back to Newfoundland you better have reservations; this land is definitely The Rock. Will update more at St. John’s.