If you have to be stuck somewhere, I can think of worse places to be. Not able to get back on the road until August, Vivian and I take refuge from the outdoor inferno in our spacious and comfortable apartment. Consequently, I have more time to reflect on our past travels. To that end, I’ve … Continue reading July 12, 2025 – The Ten Most Memorable Experiences from our RV Travels
Category: newfoundland
Jul 3, 2025 – Goodbye Newfoundland, Until Next Time
One last view of Newfoundland as the ferry pulls away. “You’ll know the Newfoundlanders in heaven; they’re the ones that want to go home.” And I have to say, one month after leaving the island, we miss it and want to go back. Vivian and I felt that as soon as we boarded the ferry … Continue reading Jul 3, 2025 – Goodbye Newfoundland, Until Next Time
Jul 25, 2025 – Bonavista is for the Birds
Our original plan was to go east only as far as Twillingate and Fogo Island. But then, a small colorful, and to us an exotic bird enticed us to drive 220 miles further to Bonavista Peninsula. The Atlantic Puffin, the official bird of Newfoundland and Labrador is the primary reason we went 440 miles out … Continue reading Jul 25, 2025 – Bonavista is for the Birds
Jul 22, 2025 – Fogo Island on the Edge of the Earth
Sixty years ago on an offshore island of Newfoundland, a 10-yr old girl watched her father burn his boat, the only thing he owned that provided for his family. The day before, he came into the family’s house and slapped a fish down on the kitchen floor and said, “Well, it’s done”. He had caught … Continue reading Jul 22, 2025 – Fogo Island on the Edge of the Earth
Jul 20, 2025 – Ancient Travelers to Newfoundland
As soon as we arrived at Twillingate, we began our search along the peninsula's coastline. Vivian drove so I could keep my eyes peeled. Not long after leaving the campground, we came upon a street entrance that continued a quarter mile before meeting the water. As we slowly passed by, I looked in its direction, … Continue reading Jul 20, 2025 – Ancient Travelers to Newfoundland
Jun 16, 2025 – Somewhere, there is a Sad and Lonely Mountain
Somewhere in the western part of Newfoundland within the Long Range Mountains, a continuation of the Appalachians, a mountain stands alone. At 2644 ft, It isn’t particularly tall; but when veiled in fog, it looked sad and lonely to the French settlers who, centuries ago aptly named it ‘Gros Morne’. A view from Norris Point, … Continue reading Jun 16, 2025 – Somewhere, there is a Sad and Lonely Mountain
Jun 14, 2025 – Canada’s Home Away from Home
We were enjoying delicious soups after a morning of hiking and bracing the winds on a boat ride across Red Bay, Labrador when I asked the young server about the polar bear skin hanging on the wall. “They show up here sometimes. In fact, there was one here in April”, she tells us with a … Continue reading Jun 14, 2025 – Canada’s Home Away from Home
Jun 11, 2025 On the Viking Trail
On our way The 7-hr ferry ride begins Leaving Nova Scotia Our first glimpse of Newfoundland. “You look like you could use this”, said our smiling campground neighbor as she handed me a piece of paper. It was her Starlink password, and she and her husband were heading out to do a little fishing for … Continue reading Jun 11, 2025 On the Viking Trail
Changing Views From Our RV 