We were up by 7 am and on the road by 8AM. We stopped at TIM HORTON in Port au Basques for a quick breakfast, fuel @ $1.42 then on to the ferry. Here we had a SURPRISE in that there was a fruit and vegetable check point where we had to hand over our potatoes and carrots due to a bacteria that has infected some of the those vegetables and it is being quarantine! We began loading about an hour before departure and left 20 minutes early. The ferry was half full. When we got here back in Aug 17, it was windy and cloudy; we left Port au Basques this time under the same conditions. The crossing wasn’t all that bad though and we eventually made it to North Sidney, Nova Scotia 6.5 hours later (That’s a long trip). We went directly to Arm of Gold RV Park, paid our $36 and relaxed on real land one more time. We also set our clocks back a half hour to Atlantic Time. It is cloudy but very warm and humid! By the way, I did confirm the distance on water between Port aux Basques Nfld and North Sidney NS= 96 miles or 158 Km! Val has had a nasal cold for the past couple days and guess what...now I have it! We have to share you know!
We travelled a total of 30 miles (49 KM) and 6.5 hrs on the ferry
What a day!!! Rain, rain, rain, the whole day up to New Brunswick where we finally got some blue sky! But I am getting ahead of myself. We left around 9:15 AM under a slight rain and got on Hwy 125 to Sidney then south on Hwy 4 after I drove right by it and had to turn around. As we got nearer the causeway separating Cape Breton with Mainland Nova Scotia, the rain became heavier and by the time we got on TCH 104 across the Causeway, the rain was coming down in buckets and we had strong SW winds. I had the wipers on full speed trying to keep up to the rain. We fuelled here at $1.37 (coming down) and again near Moncton at $1.37 there too. We kept hearing about all kinds of flooding near Truro, N.S, and as we drove by, we could see fields flooded over and a couple barns under. As we watched the news later, it was much worse! As we got nearer Moncton, N.B, the sky began clearing up and the sun finally showed up just in time to set up! We found a P.A, park off exit 450 called Stonehurst RV Park and we are now relaxing after a delicious dinner. I unhooked when we arrived and drove into town to get some wine and beer then decided to take the “Beast” for an oil change at a “Quick Lube”. It was way overdue so I feel better that it is done.
We’re sure glad we crossed one day earlier as the ferries to and fro Newfoundland are now cancelled until Wednesday due to hurricane “Leslie” which is forecast to hit part of Nova Scotia and full on Newfoundland. What a day and to top it all, I am feeling really lousy over my cold!!! We called UPS at home and had our mail forwarded to us in Drummond.
We drove 331 miles (539
KM) in 6.5 hrs @ an average 54 MPH. We
stopped for an hour total!
N 46* 07.571’W 064* 55.564’
Alt: 428 ft
We left around 9 AM and drove West on TCH 2. As we neared Fredericton, I decided to try a scenic route and we got off TCH 2 to Hwy 105. It was worth it up to Fredericton. The scenery was breathtaking as we were following the St-John River. We stopped for fuel outside the city @$1.37 then went on. However the road got worse a few miles past the City. First, it wasn’t too bad but as we progressed on, it became obvious it wouldn’t improve so the first chance we had, we got back on TCH 2. We stopped in Woodstock for lunch at the Walmart parking lot. At the line between Quebec and New Brunswick, a lot of construction was happening on the new 4 lanes highway. We stopped one more time for fuel @ $1.37 then continued on TCH 185 (Yes it changed again). In Riviere du Loup we got on TCH 20 and headed south-west. We gained an hour as we crossed into Quebec but I am tired so we stopped for the night at St-Edouard Ouest, near Riviere du Loup at Rayon du Soleil Camping. Paid $28 and set up for the night! Glad to off the road; it is still sunny but the wind has picked up in strength. My cold is a bit better but it is taking its toll.
We travelled 366 miles (595 Km) in 6 hrs 50 minutes @ an average 53 MPH. We stopped for over an hour.
N 47* 41.836
W 069* 39.563
Alt: 307 ft
I spoke to soon about my cold. I had a horrible night, coughing and sniffling, just couldn’t relax. I did sleep some after loading myself with Advil but I was up by 5:30 AM as I just couldn’t be comfortable anymore. I’ll be glad to be back in Drummond.
The day is clear and sunny! We left around 8:30 AM and headed SW on TCH 20 and of course, the famous headwind too! We stopped south of Quebec City for fuel @ $1.37 and lunch then drove on. We arrived in Drummond’Ville around 1 PM and I stopped at Lupien RV Shop to get the left front wheel on “Bear” as it was showing signs of leaking. We left the rig there and when on to fill one tank of propane ($21.), stopped by the pharmacy to pick up some cough syrup then headed to Pierre’s house and Tucker. We had a great reunion and a bonus to boot as Gaetan was also there. We chatted until 4:30 when we decided to drive to Lupien to see how they were doing. Tucker was following me everywhere and didn’t want us to leave without him again. On the way down, Lupien called to say the rig was ready. We found out that the leak was caused by a crush seal in the axle; they cleaned the brake pads and we were on our way to Pierre (No cost). I backed up Bear in its spot and we set up. We had dinner together then we gave Pierre his present for baby-sitting Tucker while we were gone. Gilles & Lise came over afterwards, we chatted then I went to bed early.
We
drove 218 miles today at an average 50 mph.
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