N Sydney NS

Today there were blue skies and it felt warmish (for Newfoundland), kind of like late September weather in Ontario LOL.

It was a mad scramble to eat, and pack up to leave, because we needed to be at the ferry for 9:45 am. (In Karl time that equates to 9:15 am, he has this phobia about being late, sigh....)

We were lined up behind a couple, campers we met at the park last night (from BC) who have spent the last few weeks touring Newfoundland. They are pulling a 19 foot trailer with a Hyundai Sante Fe!!  This of course got Karl talking and telling our story. Turns out that his Sante Fe is newer, still a 3.6, but not the Sport Model and it has a special package for towing trailers.  The trailer is an Escape Ultra light made in BC. It looks a bit like an oversize Boler trailer. We got to see the inside, beautiful!  We met them again during the trip and Karl spent some time answering their questions about Apple Computers LOL, one of his favourite topics!

The trip was wonderful, hardly any waves, you could barely feel the movement of the ship.  We spent the 6 1/2 hours wandering the ship, checking out the observation decks, little stores, restaurant, bars, etc - lots to see. Once Karl had watched them cast off (to make sure it was done correctly) we settled into some comfy chairs with a good view and just read and dozed.  What a life, huh?  Karl was actually a little disappointed cuz the ride was so smooth he didn't get a chance to use his old "sea-legs".

Poor little Max was left in the trailer down below again for the trip. We left water and snacks for him. When we got back he was really glad to see us, and eventually seemed to forgive us for leaving him alone for the 6-hour ride.

Just an FYI, as soon as we got in to North Sydney, the weather was warmer, hallelujah!  Hmmm
Anyway, we are settled in a nice campsite, KOA, overlooking the river tonight.

We may be on the way home, yet, are hoping to find more adventures along the trail. We are hoping to meet up with Daryl and his wife again tomorrow night.

As I write these words, we can hear someone playing the bagpipes in the distance. Just maybe, it's to welcome us back to the "mainland". Who knows???