We're on "The Rock"

Day 6 - Here we are - finally on the island.  You wouldn't believe the Ontario licence plates on the roads in the Maritimes.  Is there anyone home??  Got a nice B & B in North Sydney -  the weather was rather Biblical but we walked a good 25 min. into town salivating for the promised lobster at Rollies - dripping we grinned as we walked into the place - have you ever seen grown girls cry over lobster or the lack of....turns out they were having a private party.  Not to worry, back to a an Italian place for seafood anyway.  Ferry was gorgeous - sea cruise on a relatively happy sea brought us to the our final, final big adventure of this trip.  The people at every stop and port are happy and welcoming.  Have met a couple from NZ, lots of folks on the road from Ontario, and lots of others.  Got as far as Stephenville tonight - happily settled into the - I know - don't groan - Holiday Inn - it was fast, easy and warm and dry.  Actually, the wind is up and the skies are clearing so here's hoping the Rocky Harbour adventure will be fine weather fare.

OK - now for the best lines of the trip - so far!!

Bertierville, Quebec - east of Montreal - Best Western:  on getting to the restaurant for breakfast:  "Do you want a GOOD cup of coffee?"

Truro, NS - after many hours on the road - The Tidal Bore Inn (a mom and pop operation) - as we 2 tall girls walk into the office to get our room:  "Will that be one double bed or two!!".

 Arriving in Port Aux Basques after a fabulous cruise.

Soooooo.....more later as we head to Rocky Harbour area for a few days.  Love and hugs from K & M

Internet Fixed

Yea!!!! Got my access fixed - more to come later.  Hugs,  M

Day 5 and heading to "The Rock"

Chowder in Lunenburg

Kouchibouguac NP - NB Saw a Piping Plover

Bluenose II Restoration in Lunenburg

Here we are in Salmon Bridge on Hwy. 7 East - an hour's drive east of Halifax on our way to North Sydney and our B & B - heading to "The Rock" tomorrow and can hardly wait to get on the ferry.  Have covered lots of km so far - first day we got just under a 1000 km under our wheels - have slowed down now in NB and NS and are taking in great views, parks, towns.   Did a nice slow cruise through to Lunenburg and Mahone Bay yesterday - will save Peggy's Cove for our start home.  Up to yesterday weather has been fine for touring - are into a bit of  "biblical" weather (so said from the clerk in the NSLC - Nova Scotian for LCBO).  Raining good as they say - but forcast to clear for tomorrow, our cruise.

K & M are having a ball - sharing the driving - navigating - chowder - and the odd glass of vino - hmmm!  CAMPING???????........well, we've got the gear  - but it is cosy and dry in the van - motels and B & B's are the game so far........Fell into a fabulous one last night - at the moment looking out over the water (thru the rain), good seafood melt last night with dessert  and good chat till late last night with a couple from San Franciso - good sleep in wonderful beds and breakfast is coming up soon.

The updates to our blog will be spotty till I get my laptop fixed.  Seems I can't access the internet - got a fella from Staples in Halifax to troubleshoot - he did - but today back to the same problem - am using the B & B laptop - so folks, no pics yet - but stay tuned - will try to get back on the web asap.

On the Road Again..........Hugs to all - K & M -

3 days and counting

Time is flying and there are so many things to do.....before Kathy and Marlene (no, not Thelma and Louise - let's just call them K & M)  head east to Newfoundland.  Groceries to stash, camping gear to check, weather forecasts......oh no, not rain.......first campsite somewhere near Montreal.....got to find one, car to pack.....Sat. early a.m. is the target - "On the Road Again".....headin east.

More to follow......not sure when.....K & M