Tag: travel
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I Replaced My Better Half – Temporarily
The time for a girls trip was long overdue. Hello New York City!Just over 45 years ago Jamey, my longtime friend and college roommate, and I packed our bags (multiple big bags!) and flew to Hawaii for a two-week, summer adventure where we were hosted by my nearly life-long friend Denise (and her family). Receiving…
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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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Icons of the Atlantic Provinces
Nothing symbolizes vacation relaxation more than an iconic Adirondack chair. As we explored Canada’s Atlantic Provinces, red ones kept popping up in the most surprising locations. Often they were placed several miles from a trailhead, inviting us to sit, but leaving us wondering who had wrestled them through trees, over rocks and up and down…
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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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Safe Landing In Gander
After safely landing our trailer into our designated “runway,”we had just one day to explore Gander. Guidebooks insisted we visit the International Departure Lounge at Gander International Airport. We thought that was a quirky suggestion, but surprisingly, it took up a good part of our morning. The historic lounge serves as a museum of sorts.…
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