Tag: Rockwood MiniLite travel trailer
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Our Cross-Country, International Journey… The Wrap-Up Post
Our recent 82-day journey from southern Oregon to the easternmost point in North America (and back) was exhilarating—and exhausting. The highlight, besides joining our other children at our son Chris’ wedding in West Virginia with our new daughter-in-law Gail, was eastern Canada, especially Newfoundland. We also prioritized two days to visit our neighbors from Mariposa, California, who now…
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Always a Surprise
All our reservations for this trip, from the time we left home, through Canada and back to Maine, were made last spring. While it was reassuring to know there would be a place to stay at the end of each day, it was bit of a roulette game regarding space and quality. As we drive…
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The International Great Crate Race
Our journey back to the West Coast began with a visit with friends Jeannie and Jeff. Our timing was perfect to catch the tail end of Rockland’s 75th Annual Lobster Festival. The 5-day August festival runs Wednesday through Sunday and is jam packed with all the food (lots of lobster), events and entertainment you’d expect…
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The Apple Core Challenge
Described as an “apple core” because of the unique shape, the Cape Forchu Lighthouse soars 98 feet above Yarmouth Harbor.Energetic visitors are challenged to climb the 77 steps to the top for a 360° view. We chose to pass on the invitation, opting instead to enjoy the views from ground level. Information boards posted along…
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Lined With Rainbows
No visit to the southern coast of Nova Scotia would be complete without a stop to explore the port town of Lunenburg. As one of only two urban communities in North America designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we knew we were in for a treat. As we’ve come to expect from Nova Scotia,…
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Scooting Through Nova Scotia
A few days in Nova Scotia will wrap up our time in Canada. What an adventure our journey has been. Our first three days were spent near Halifax at one of the most chaotic campgrounds, in terms of campsite arrangements, we’ve ever seen. A day touring downtown Halifax with its history and vibrant waterfront raised…
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Damn The Bell…
Terra Nova was established in 1957 as the first National Park of Newfoundland and Labrador. Located on the northeast coast, it was our destination for the next three nights. We left the west coast behind and settled in for the drive, noting the many roadside moose warnings. The tiny fishing village of Salvage was one…
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Stuck In The Mud
Like so many Canadian trails, the Bakers Brook Falls path has hundreds of yards of boardwalk designed to protect the environment and to keep feet dry across the bogs. I think they might create a false sense of security, lulling walkers into believing the coast is clear when in fact, muddy sinkholes await. An accidental…
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Cape Breton – Now And Then
Eager to visit another Canadian National Park, we had reservations for a 3-night stay at Cape Breton Highlands National Park. After we ferried from Prince Edward Island the drive was a long one, made longer by the unexpected mountain road. Originally, we had thought the semi-circular drive through the park might be something fun to…
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