A Trip To Nowhere and Everywhere

[YukonMontanaTannerTrapper]

As were leaving this morning in the rain, I saw this guy out harvesting the seaweed (they call it moss). He and I had talked when I first arrived and he was a wealth of information. His horse was a logging horse for (12) years, and the past (13) years has been harvesting seaweed with this fella. he had some great stories, the kind of guy I could have sat and talked with for hours.

 

[Maximus Ram]

Thank for the updates, Jerry...
Keep the stories comming..

Travel Safe...:smiley_drive:

 

[YukonMontanaTannerTrapper]

Yesterday we drove to Charlottetown on the east end of the island. Since it poured all morning (and actually all day), I thought that maybe a day in town was due. I posted some stuff from Starbucks but my Picasa account quit working so I couldn't access my photos. Then it worked, but this site wouldn't cooperate (I've still got some photos I want to post). Anyhow, I gave up and went to explore the town. I found myself on a dead end street, and had to unhook the Jeep, get everything turned around, rehooked up, and we were off again (all in the rain). I got lost, pulled into a shopping center for directions, and got hasseled by an (80) year old woman. She pulled right up to the front of my truck and began honking. I was blocking the travel lane, and even though there were numerous exits, she only wanted to go out the one I was blocking. I swear she honked her horn for (5) minutes. Somehow I think she knew I hadn't completely recovered from my surgery, and that I was easy game. Finally a woman in the lot convinced her to move to the side, and let me by (I can't back up). Well, that was it for me. I left town, and last night we crossed the Confederation Bridge back into New Brunswick. Today we'll enter Nova Scotia and probaly head south (if not, we'll head north !).

 

[YukonMontanaTannerTrapper]

Backing up a bit to Prince Edward Island.........here are a few pictures that I wanted to post. First is a shot of our campsite taken from the reef with the seals.

Next are pictures of the worker harvesting the seaweed (moss). What a hard life this must be, but he seemed to be so content with his life. Makes one stop and think about what really is important in our lives

 

[YukonMontanaTannerTrapper]

We left New Brunswick once again and entered into Nova Scotia. I decided to leave the main highway and go south along Route 2 which eventually brought us to the town of Parrsboro and the Bay of Fundy. The road was in bad shape and made the driving very difficult. We finally arrived to our destination for the day and found ourselves a nice spot to hang out for the evening. The views were amazing to say the least.

I decided that it would be difficult to find a better location to camp, so I pulled the rig down onto a small sliver of land which led to the island. This would be our first campsite in Nova Scotia.

In the evening we hiked to the summit of nearby Partridge Island, which I believe was about 750' above the ocean. What incredible views we were rewarded with.

This morning we got an early start and I've decided to use the interstate and head to Halifax. I've made reservations for the ferry to New Foundland for September 1. For the first time in (3) weeks I've got a schedule, something I can say that has changed the feel of the trip. But with the holiday, reduced crossings, and positions filling, I was told that I needed to book. I've also got weather to keep in mind. It was 45 degrees this morning. And I'm still headed north. At some point winter weather will catch us. Until next time..........

 

[MisterTinkle]

Thanks for the temporary mental escape from work on a Saturday morning!

 

[The Adam Blaster]

Apparently you got out of PEI at just the right time, last night on the news they were reporting the most rain on the island they have had since the 60's, with washed out roads and such.

 

[YukonMontanaTannerTrapper]

This post is for TXJeepers regarding my platform on the camper. Check out these photos I took last night.

The first photo shows my stock stairs connected to the camper. There are (2) bolts welded to the camper that the stairs connect to.

Next are just various photos of the platform.

The platform hooks onto the same bolts as the stairs. Then there are (2) bolts on the side of the platform which the stairs now connect to. The supports are connected by bolts and can be adjusted. The bottom brace which presses against the rear of the camper is covered with a rubber pad which I found at Advance Auto. It doesn't actually connect to the camper. Hope this helped.

 

[YukonMontanaTannerTrapper]

Yesterday we took Route 2 into Truro, another bad road for towing. I decided to get onto the four lane, Route 102 into Halifax. As I was entering Halifax I saw a Wal-Mart and decided that I'd stay the night there. After lunch I disconnected the Jeep and we drove into Halifax. What a neat town as we spent the entire afternoon cruising around the waterfront and the boardwalk that parallels the harbor. Of course Yukon got her fair share of swimming in the harbor. I continue to find the people of Canada to be so very friendly and look forward to many more days exploring the north country. Wilderness awaits us as we move north.

I got tired of walking so we took the Jeep and toured the city. Jeeps are great for that, they're so easy to handle in the city.

We returned back to the camper in late afternoon and came upon an outdoor concert. The band (Gypsy) played all Fleetwood Mac stuff and it was great.

Today we'll head north along the Atlantic Ocean on Route 7. The hope is that we'll make it to Cape Canso at the Chedabucto Bay. But who knows what may happen ??

 

[Maximus Ram]

Thanskfor the updates,Jerry.
Sounds like Yukon and you are having a good journey.

Travel Safe:smiley_drive:

 

[Mr. D]

Jerry, thanks for your pics and commentary it is great. I am very happy that you and Yukon are enjoying yourselves. Have the safest of travels I will be checking back....

laters

 

[TXJeepers]

Thanks for taking the time to take and post the pictures of your rear platform for me! I'm definitely going to have one made. It will make it unnecessary for me to unhook several times on an extended trip when I'm not needing to use the Jeep.

Sounds like you are having a great trip!

 

[ReconZJ]

I'm also subscribed and enjoying your trip reports here. What a great adventure you and Yukon are having!

 

[YukonMontanaTannerTrapper]

Sunday turned out to be one of those days where I just felt like driving. You know the feeling. I turned up the tunes and drove for (275) miles. The scenery along the Atlantic coast was unbelievable. I only wish my photography could do it justice.

I found myself a nice spot along Route 19, on the Gulf of the St. Lawrence. Ten minutes later a cycle tourer pulled up and we struck up a conversation. He decided to camp next to me. It was great to have the company for the evening.

We watched the sun set, and then continued to talk for hours. His name is Robert and he's been on his bicycle for (2) years. He's a school teacher and whenever he saves enough money, he leaves on his bike. He was also a Peace Corps volunteer....once in the 80's in Botswana, and again in the 90's in the Pacific Islands. He had great stories and I sure enjoyed my time with him.

 

[YukonMontanaTannerTrapper]

The following morning Robert and I had a cup of coffee together and we each went our separate ways. Robert was going south to Atlanta, Georgia, and I was going north to New Foundland & Labrador (I think).

I entered Cape Breton National Park early in the morning. We purchased a permit and spent the day hiking in the highlands. What a beautiful place. I came across this moose that refused to leave the trail. We finally had to wotk our way through the forest to continue our hike.

In the evening we began the daily ritual of looking for a free campsite. We drove through a small fishing village (Dingwall).

We found ourselves a spot right on the Atlantic Ocean. This was probably the best campsite yet.