Canada 150 Cross Country

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

At last, the marathon is over and we're in Ottawa. From now on, to the Maritines and Newfoundland the pace will be much more relaxed.

Ottawa can, uh, keep their expensive parking. We've found a place in Gatineau, within walking distance of everything and it's free. It's also a great place to talk to other travellers. We've learned from the French Canadians about lots of other free camping areas for RV's. Delighted to hear it's much the same in Newfoundland.

I'm at the Aviation Museum now watching and ejection seat demo. I'll then take a spin, not literally I hope, in a bi-plane.

Another couple of days sight-seeing and then we'll be on the road again.

Ron

Morning Ron ! Free is good ! Pat

[Greg A]

Sounds like you're having a great adventure. I can't wait for the Newfoundland part.

[Ron in BC]

Yes, the more folks we talk to, the more we hear good things.

We've left Ottawa and are headed to Montreal, then down across Maine and on to St. John, New Brunswick in the next few days.

The new electric bikes worked really well for sightseeing in Ottawa and the free parking lot was a great find.

Ron

[float5]

Do you read FiberglassRV forum? A Newfoundland guide was written by Norm of Norm and Ginny who have been there many times, and I think are there now. Norm would send you a copy. They led a fiberglass caravan there last year but not doing that this year.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

Yes, the more folks we talk to, the more we hear good things.

We've left Ottawa and are headed to Montreal, then down across Maine and on to St. John, New Brunswick in the next few days.

The new electric bikes worked really well for sightseeing in Ottawa and the free parking lot was a great find.

Ron

Morning Ron ! Sounds like your having a great time ! Pat

[Ron in BC]

Originally Posted by float5

Do you read FiberglassRV forum? A Newfoundland guide was written by Norm of Norm and Ginny who have been there many times, and I think are there now. Norm would send you a copy. They led a fiberglass caravan there last year but not doing that this year.

Unforunately, no, haven't been on that forum for years. Thanks for the info. I think we'll be OK with finding our way around. My wife is a master at researching our travels. I just drive the bus.

Poised to enter Maine tomorrow and having the old "can we take...... across the border?" discussion.

Ron

[Ron in BC]

Today felt like a day at the Four Corners where you can change states by shifting a few feet. Left Quebec and entered upstate Vermont, crossed New Hampshire and entered Maine. Near Bangor now and will be in New Brunswick tomorrow

Very scenic route although it would be more spectacular in the fall when the leaves turn color.

Ron.

[Patandlinda]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

Today felt like a day at the Four Corners where you can change states by shifting a few feet. Left Quebec and entered upstate Vermont, crossed New Hampshire and entered Maine. Near Bangor now and will be in New Brunswick tomorrow

Very scenic route although it would be more spectacular in the fall when the leaves turn color.

Ron.

Hi Ron sounds like your having fun ! Pat

[Steve Clark]

Ron, It is spectacular! Last October we did a similar route from Niagara Falls to Dover, New Hampshire, with two days at The Baseball HOF in Cooperstown, NY. It was our first time to see the Fall Colors:

[Ron in BC]

Thanks for the photo. We'll just imagine that we're there 3 months from now.

We were urban boondocking at Walmart last night. Second time since we left. Worked out well and the Amish potato salad from the Deli wasn't bad either.

Just crossed back into Canada and we're heading to Fundy National Park for a few days.

Ron

[escape artist]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

Thanks for the photo. We'll just imagine that we're there 3 months from now.

We were urban boondocking at Walmart last night. Second time since we left. Worked out well and the Amish potato salad from the Deli wasn't bad either.

Just crossed back into Canada and we're heading to Fundy National Park for a few days.

Ron

Hi: Ron in BC... Waldocking!!! Mmm Rotisserie chicken, Amish pot. salad, and coleslaw. Now yer talking. Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

[Ron in BC]

You're scaring me, I didn't mention the chicken and coleslaw in my post. You must be psychic.

We didn't have any poutine in Quebec but now we're starting up the Fundy Drive and it's lobster for lunch. This is the part we've been waiting for.

Ron

[MyronL]

Ron lobster is fine but if you don't stop along Fundy someplace and bring a bag of fresh caught Fundy scallops to sear up with butter in the fry pan your whole trip will be ruined.

[escape artist]

Originally Posted by Ron in BC

You're scaring me, I didn't mention the chicken and coleslaw in my post. You must be psychic.

We didn't have any poutine in Quebec but now we're starting up the Fundy Drive and it's lobster for lunch. This is the part we've been waiting for.

Ron

Hi: Ron in BC... Bin there ate that!!! A little psychic too. Must go to Digby NS. for fresh scallops. They're the best in the world...bar none. Alf
escape artist N.S. of Lake Erie

[Ron in BC]

Right now it's lobster for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Well, not really for breakfast, they're not open for breakfast.

Never fear, we've only just started along the New Brunswick coast, we'll be feasting on the Digby scallops in a few days.

Timing is everything. Went up the coast a ways to a lighthouse viewpoint. Could see across the water to Nova Scotia. After lunch we went down the coast to a waterfall and the fog rolled in up the coast totally wiping out the view we had this morning. Timing is everything.

Really looking forward to those scallops now.

Ron

[PGDriver]

Surf and turf, scallops wrapped in bacon [emoji4]


Cheers
Doug

[Ron in BC]

"Done to perfection, she said, as she finished her plate of Digby scallops, maybe we should hang around here another day." They were perfect and the setting was perfect also, sitting on a deck in the sunshine overlooking the harbor and the brightly colored fishing boats.

Then we stopped at an ice cream place known for having some offbeat flavors. We asked for two scoops each in a "small" cup. Their idea of a small cup is what they'd call a medium plus size at home. Great decadent ice cream. Went to pay. $4.00 she said. I almost fell over, that'd get about one scoop at home.

Back to the trailer. Hmm, why am I thinking that the great blueberry cheese danish that I got from the German Bakery may have to wait to be breakfast. Otherwise I'm going to have to a get a larger truck and not because the trailers getting heavier.

Digby scallops, made my day. Worth waiting for.

Ron

[gbaglo]

We'll be there at end of August ( no trailer ). What is name of venue for these scallops with a view of the harbour?

[MyronL]

Oh man, you're killin' me. Just finished new trailer canopy set-up here.

[Ron in BC]

There's at least 4 places with water views. We ate at a place called the Crows Nest. There's a range of places, most, like where we ate are casual dining but there's higher level dining also. Don't think that the scallops would taste any better though.

Ron