We took a bit more time today, winding our way through the Appalachians (looks a lot like Pennsylvania) and past breathtaking scenery first in Quebec and then New Brunswick.
It’s nice to stop and just take a relaxing stroll and stretch every few hours. Max has been a trooper with the exception of his food strike yesterday when he refused his dog food, but was most happy to eat ours, hmmm....
I guess the most exciting part of our day was our stop to visit with Karl’s old navy friend Daryl and his wife Ann, but I’ll let him tell you about that.
Well here we are in another campground, in Moncton this time. We are getting faster each time setting up camp and this one is quite nice. At least I just checked the showers –they’re actually hot instead of ice cold (THAT was a fun shower yesterday) and despite the scenery, this time there is no highway right at our back door! LOL.
Anyway tonight we are trying out our new instant pot pressure-cooker with a chicken. Here’s hoping it worked because we are both “beyond” hungry. Toodles I just heard a beep! … Dinner’s ready!!
… Joanne
Well, as most of you know, I (Karl) was in the Canadian Naval Reserve during my university years, and spent 3 summers in Victoria BC with a group of about 20 guys from across Canada. After school days, when the reality of life set in, a lot of those friendships had to get moved onto the back burner. However, today was a mind-blowing remarkable day, as, on our way thru NB, we popped in to visit one of my close friends from those days. WOW!! Just try to imagine meeting up with someone you haven’t seen or talked to for 44 years! Just a fabulous and heart-warming moment! It was super to see Daryl again, share some memories, get caught up on some of time that has passed, and meet his lovely wife, Ann. Sadly we couldn’t stay long but have resolved not to leave another 44 years till we meet again.
... Karl
Tomorrow we are off to North Sydney, NS, where we will await Thursday's ferry ride to the Rock. It will be a shorter drive and we look forward to a few hours of r&r in the evening if all goes well.
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