Aug. 19th. -Last nights camp spot became very popular at night.There must have been 10 to 15 cars and ATV's ( 4 wheel motorbikes ) that came down the dirt road to the huts.Luckily for us they were a quiet crowd.Before going to the ferry, a visit to the library was made to update this blog and check for emails.It was a shame that at journeys end at Port aux Basques, a persistent sea mist crept in so that the final sightseeing along the south coast was not practica...

Aug. 12th. - Sorry about the lack of captions and comments on the last pictures.Computer said NO!!(Three days later the Computer said YES and allowed us to add captions, so take another look).Just to add to yesterdays comments about the cod fishery, recently it has been opened a little bit to allow a "food fishery".This means only small open boats are allowed with a maximum daily quota of 5 fish per person and 15 fish total per boat.This is for a period...

A poem by Cap'n Ted ( and first mate Rumpole ). A fisherman now I want to be, Captain of the open sea. The fish would swim along with me, A sight to see, so wild and free. To the harbour I would run, Nets of fish full by the ton. Cod, mackeral, and a bottle of rum, Lobster, shrimp for a little bear's tum. Aug. 6th. - Awoke to a dull day. Talking to the library lady, she informed us it was so cold last night that she had to light her wood stove! T...

Aug. 1st. - After traveling almost 8,000 KM., we have now arrived at 'The Rock' as Newfoundland is known by the natives. Last nights ferry was supposed to have left at 11pm. It left an hour late but still got in on time at 6am this morning. It was a rough night especially for Pat who had no sleep at all. First it was the wailing baby, then the constant announcements over the P.A system, then the snoring man in front, then the rustling lady behind who delved int...

July 24th. - Awoke to a thunderstorm and it kept pouring on and off all day.Because it was also warm, Jenny commented that it was her first real humid day, but Pat said she ain't seen nothing 'til she's lived in southern Ontario.At Fredericton city hall, Jenny sweet talked them into giving out a free parking permit for the whole day.So we had a walk around downtown and took pics of Robert Burns' statue.The Highland Gameswere starting tomorrow, and the Lieutenant ...