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Day 65, August 10: We’ve Arrived! North Sydney and on to Port au Basque

We had a great, and I will say, well deserved celebration and cork popping upon our arrival in North Sydney. Hugh and I said our goodbyes that will leave us with memories to share for our lifetime.  Jon then took … Continue reading

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Day 64, August 9: Antigonish to Whycocomagh

We awoke to a nice morning with grandkids in the tent beside, look forward to playing later today.  So far clear skies, which was encouraging after yesterday’s storms, and variable forecast for the day.  We got started on our second … Continue reading

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Day 63, August 8: Northumberland, PEI to Antigonish, NS

We were up early to get ourselves through the rituals and make the 9:30 ferry to Nova Scotia…we actually got there by 9:00 am with Hughs prodding and it afforded us some walk around and photo time. I spoke to … Continue reading

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Day 64, August 7: Borden Campground to Charlottetown to Northumberland Provincial Park, PEI

We had to pass through Charlottetown again this morning after being there the previous evening having the wonderful evening described in the previous blog. The views of the farms and the rolling hills made an ordinary ride quite pleasant. We … Continue reading

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Day 61, August 6: Moncton, NB to Borden Campground, PEI

I have enjoyed my sabatical over the past two or three days… but back to the ride! Here we are in an ongoing downpour in PEI, after just crossing the Confederation Bridge. Even though this is the second time seeing, … Continue reading

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Day 60, August 3: Nackawic to Cambridge Narrows, NB

After a busy day yesterday and no breaks since our departure from GBC on July 21st and losing 1 hour to Atlantic time we are taking our time in getting started in the morning…with no guilt and no apologies. We … Continue reading

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Day 59, August 2: Perth Andover, Nackawic to Cambridge Narrows, NB

… so continues the story of last night’s Bistro.  This little Bistro, overlooking the St. John in Perth Andover was outstanding and the owner and his wife made everything even more interesting.  Charles lived in Africa for fourteen years and … Continue reading

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Day 58, August 1: Edmundston to Perth Andover, Bairds Campsite, NB

Today started with the type of weather we enjoy, 20 degrees and partially overcast with a good forecast promised by accu weather. As we were stuffed from last night we agreed that rather than the traditional breakfast we would stop … Continue reading

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Day 57, July 31: Riviere du Loup, QC to Edmunston, NB

This was not the special ride with the great scenery that we have become accustomed to… so not too many towns or photos to share. We were disappointed from the the start of this day as the internet talked about … Continue reading

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Day 56, July 30: St Jean Port Jolie to Riviere de Loup, QC

This will be our tenth day back on the road as we continue the final leg towards our destination of Newfoundland. We expect another enjoyable 100 km ride today, as without question it has been a real pleasure riding in … Continue reading

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