August, 2014
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Goodbye Newfoundland. Hello Nova Scotia. St. John’s, NL to Argentia, NL
It’s hard to believe that eight weeks ago I left Toronto with my sights set on St. John’s – and a whole lot of other places along the way. There was a time when Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Tadoussac, Sept-Îles, Natashquan, Blanc-Sablon, St. Anthony, Gros Morne, and yes, St. John’s,Read More …
Cod Tongues and “What Next?”
If all goes this will be my last update from Newfoundland. After leaving my bike at the shop on Monday I was finally reunited with my tuned up bike this afternoon. Which means, after five days in St. John’s, it’s time to address the “What next?” question. If Toronto toRead More …
Toutons, Birch Beer, and Waiting
This morning began with a bit of a sense of relief that I wasn’t sleeping in a tent. Rain and wind moved in overnight and stuck around all morning. The forecast was calling for up to 15 mm per hour all morning. After venturing out for breakfast it certainly seemedRead More …
Exploring St. John’s – Day Two
After yesterday’s successful exploration of Signal Hill, downtown, and a “wow-sized” poutine, there was still much more to see. So, I met up with Janis again and we headed to Cape Spear – this time I left the bike behind and we went in her truck. Actually, I didn’t reallyRead More …
Seeing Some Sights in St. John’s
For the first time in seven weeks, my morning started with the sound of an alarm clock. Actually, I slept through the first alarm. It was the second alarm that woke me. I guess that’s what happens when you sleep in a real bed, in a real house – withRead More …