Author Archives: Dave

Ottawa

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Dave

Ottawa: Did you know the Parliament Buildings are right in the downtown core, parking is mainly underground and depending on the parking garage the maximum height is somewhere between 6’2” and 6’6”? I didn’t and the truck needs at least … Continue reading →

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Technology Failure

Posted on July 15, 2008 by Dave

Visited the Museum of Civilization this morning. All I can really say is wow… if you’re in Ottawa this is a must see. The museum is very large and a has a lot to offer. Expect to spend at least … Continue reading →

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PEI

Posted on July 18, 2008 by Dave

Prince Edward Island started by driving across Canada’s largest Bridge, at 12KM long it took about 10 minutes to drive across. We stayed at the campground at the PEI Provincial Park, once again we were attacked by mosquito’s. Our campsite … Continue reading →

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PEI to Atlantic Marine Ferries

Posted on July 19, 2008 by Dave

Yet another wet morning, so after a quick camp tear down we headed to a restaurant for breakfast. Maid Marian’s was a Robin Hood themed hot spot that seem was overflowing with locals and tourists. With items on the menu … Continue reading →

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How many days? With or without sleep, still driving…. FIN

Posted on July 20, 2008 by Dave

That’s 10 Provinces in 14 days … We managed to get to St John’s Newfoundland tonight. I am going to have to look at the data from the photo’s to even try to figure out how we got here. Sometime … Continue reading →

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Rain Rain in St. John’s

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Dave

St. John’s is one area I had done very little research on before we got there. The rain is still following us, I think it just wants to keep the truck clean. Well, it’s managing to do a decent job … Continue reading →

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Atlantic Ocean heading south-west

Posted on July 22, 2008 by Dave

The Atlantic-Marine ferry service is talking us across to Nova Scotia. It’s going to be a 17 and 1/2 journey this time. The ship was late again, and this time left at 4:30 am, thank goodness for us thinking ahead … Continue reading →

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Peggys Cove

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Dave

Words can not describe the beauty of this place, the pictures may give you a slight  idea.

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Sparta!

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Dave

We are on our way back, this time through the United States. After a two night stayover in London Ontario (thank you so much cousin Jane, your hospitality will always be remembered) we are pushing the miles and did over … Continue reading →

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WE ARE NOT ALONE

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Dave

Devils Tower: As we got closer to this I started to have a craving for Mashed Potatoes. I also kept expecting to see dead cows in the fields any moment. This is really an amazing sight to see in Wyoming. … Continue reading →

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