Monthly Archives: August 2009

More waiting for a ferry

Well, the ferry is here. I’m watching it sit there waiting to take us on board, but the high winds are stopping us from setting sail right now. Everyone is sitting here waiting for the ship. I think it’s a … Continue reading

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Safe and Sound in Red Bay

Spoke with George this evening and he sounds good. He cannot make outside calls, but I have the number to the B&B now (Bayview Inn) and will be calling again tomorrow evening for the return-trip itinerary. An airport is only … Continue reading

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Well in Body, Down in Spirit. Homeward Bound

Just received a call from George who is currently at a Bed & Breakfast in Red Bay. He is just fine. Not hurt, not even a scratch. The bike and camera however are finished, along with his trip. Story is … Continue reading

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Waiting for a ferry

Quick update while I have 10 minutes. Last night was cold. Real cold. I’m amazed I didn’t wake up to frost. I guess the clear night that led to the nice sky let all the heat out. I’d take cold … Continue reading

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Onto Gros Morne

It was a short day today. I only had around 350km to cover between Gander and Gros Morne. The weather today stood in contrast to the day before, sunny blue skies with a few puffy white clouds to add variety. … Continue reading

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A victory!

Shortly after I wrote the last update the rain let up for a spell. It went from a light rain to a drizzle. I figured that would be a good enough time to break camp. Tearing everything down has become … Continue reading

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Wake up to rain

Ugh. I hate breaking camp in the rain. It’s the suck. It’s a slow gentle rain like you get with warm fronts that are coming through. Not the violent rains of cold fronts. I’ll see if I can find a … Continue reading

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Missing

Sitting here at my camp at La Manche with a fire going I really realize I’m missing something. The fire was built with dried wood procured from the camp for the princely sum of $10. (Up in the Yukon they … Continue reading

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Trip across Newfoundland

Breakfast A steak and cheese skillet and coffee. That’s the way to start a day. Attached to the Comfort in was a Jungle Jim’s restaurant (that I have since found to be a chain) that was a good way of … Continue reading

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Ferry booked?

Well, the ferry from Cartwright to Goose Bay is booked. I’m going to show up early and home someone cancels or they can squeeze me on. When I tried calling a couple days ago they weren’t picking up their phones. … Continue reading

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