1st
October
2017
Some years ago, a very large cruise ship “landed” in Quebec City and the traffic through the area ground to a halt for hours. Fast forward to yesterday, when eight very large cruise ships (including the one from years ago) all arrived in port together. Forget the ballet to give everyone a mooring point. That meant an additional 16,700 tourists exploring the nooks and crannies of the souvenir boutiques.
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18th
September
2017
Today, I watched the boat come in. Not “my boat” exactly, but close enough. And I was close enough; could have hit it with a snowball, in a different season. Seen between two wharf walls, they move a lot of water around with the effort to slow and tie up.
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posted in travel, Wx |
12th
September
2017
Thanks to a gas-up from the night before, my list of things to do before departure were limited to getting in the car. I’m not going anywhere, actually, but I had to meet the boat before it left; with the assistance of Google directions and a noted lack of construction delays, we arrived on time. The ferry looks much larger when you’re right alongside…
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27th
July
2017
I like my national TV network. Naysayers abstain; there’s content on there that just won’t be found elsewhere. This evening, I watched an episode of Still Standing, which does a decent job of showcasing towns that don’t get much press, otherwise. We were off to Avondale, NL (where I’ve been) and although the train station didn’t get as much time as I might have liked, I now know a lot more about the community. Thank you, Jonny!
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24th
July
2017
Many people camp. Many others don’t. I’ve had a two year hiatus, so I’m back with a refreshed view of things.
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15th
July
2017
Based ona a hint from the kitchen calendar, we spent the afternoon seeking the light. A light. A lighthouse. We could have stayed local (there’s one just down the road), but we opted to put some miles on the tires and head cross-country to Point Prim.
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posted in ham radio, travel |
5th
June
2017
A quick shout-out to the local seed harvesters with tails: our transport system is back in place. Pre-boarding snacks will be provided, and a new neighbourhood is assured, once your personal trip is over. Today’s passenger seemed a little reluctant to quit the comfort zone, but gravity helps in getting that four-paw grasp to loosen.
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4th
June
2017
In a more ordered world, this would have been a surprise. You know how people are always saying “You should drop in sometime!”? Today, with nothing but the best of intentions, we headed for the city to visit relatives. Getting to the area is almost an autopilot thing, for us. It’s when you arrive…
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21st
April
2017
We did it! Tip-to-tip today. A round trip time in excess of nine hours, although we did stop to visit some stuff. Oh, and order the deck furniture. A good day, actually. We saw blankets being made, and yarn being spun. We caught a glimpse of the lighthouse on the sandbar. Even the dog seemed satisfied.
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20th
April
2017
This is Canada; checking the weather forecast is part of our national identity. Right now, they’re getting flurries in the city, so the season changes are not according to any calendar printed off-Island. Before going off to explore distant points, I want to know that I can get home again. It’s easy to forget that important detail.
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