Tag Archives: Ferry

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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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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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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Deluxe Cabin… Deluxe is right

All the pieces are falling into place with the ferry and why I had to get a  cabin to go with it. The company that runs the ferry service, Marine Atlantic, bought the ship from someone in Europe. It was … Continue reading

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Waiting for the ferry

I have a few hours to piddle away until I get to board the ship. It should be around a 5 or 6 hour sail to get to Newfoundland. I do have one casualty to report. In a fit of … Continue reading

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Newfoundland/Labrador Ferry

Well, they don’t seem to answer their phone… I think I’ll have to try back later.

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Day 4 – Ferry reservations

I suppose I should have called sooner… but I didn’t. The earliest ferry to cross over to Newfoundland is tomorrow at 3:30PM. I was hoping to hop on over tonight on their 11:30PM crossing, but that’s all booked up. I’ll … Continue reading

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Trip scheduling – Ferry fun

Now that I’m committed to going, I need to figure out how to get there. The biggest issue is the ferries. More specifically the ferry that funs from Cartwright and Goose Bay. It departs only on Saturdays and Mondays going in … Continue reading

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