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A Walk Back in Time

On 7th January 2023

In Places We've Been, Texas 2023

A generation which ignores history has no past – and no future.
Robert A Heinlein

The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile drive through 3 states (Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi) and 10,000 years of history. It commemorates the most significant highway of the Old Southwest.

Because of road closures and detours we picked up the Trace at mile marker 302, in Alabama thereby unfortunately missing the Tennessee portion. This history-rich area transports you back in time. At mile marker 269.4 we stopped at the Old Trace and Confederate Gravestones. This was a short walk to unidentified graves of 13 Confederate Soldiers. A somber remembrance of the past…

We did manage to take in some fun history when we took a little detour to Tupelo, Mississippi, the birth place of Elvis Presley. Anything for a photo op.

After a two-night stay in Davis Lake (see separate post) we continued south on the Trace. We took a short but pleasant stop at Kosciusko Welcome Centre at mile marker 160. Then to my favorite part of the Trace, the Tupelo-Baldcypress Swamp Boardwalk (mile marker 122). This 20-minute boardwalk is full of trees, water and reflections; it has a subtle beauty that I found very soothing.

We veered off the Trace just north of Jackson City and headed west to the Mississippi Petrified Forest in Flora, Mississippi. This was an even further walk back in time; 36 million years!

OMG – The Great Smoky Mountains National Park

On 6th January 2023

In Campgrounds, Places We've Been, Texas 2023

The mountains are calling and I must go.
John Muir

We had planned on stopping in Gatlinburg to try out the recommended brewery. However, it was busy!!! Worse than Pigeon Forge and Jo couldn’t get out of there fast enough. So, off exploring the park we go.

Now you know how people always reference dogs being distracted by a squirrel. The drive was like that; every time you turned around you were captivated by another spectacular view, your head was on a swivel. There were a lot of OMG look at that…and That…OMG isn’t that beautiful. Even in the middle of winter there was a beauty to be found. The Kodak moments were abundant to say the least. Thank goodness for digital.

We walked the Kephart Prong Trail and found calmness in the sounds of the cascading river rapids flowing by. We dared to traverse over a very narrow foot bridge, okay a log to cross the river (over came the fear and did it anyway). Stopped at Newfound Gap elevation 5046 feet and grabbed the picture of the state lines sign. We climbed 165 stairs to view the Mingo Falls, highest in the park. We hiked the Three Falls Loop (3.5km) in Deep Creek. The falls were all full because of the recent rain they just had. Juney Whank Falls, Indian Creek Falls, and Tom Branch Falls.

The park exceeded all of Jo’s expectations. I believe Steve enjoyed driving the narrow windy roads…..maybe not, but he did enjoy the park.

This was a 2 day adventure with a quick overnight in Ela, North Carolina. After a quick stop in Bryson City North Carolina (very cute town) we headed back into Tennessee. The next stop was the Tansai Brewery in Chattanooga as a Harvest Host for the night.

Moonshine Lewis’s

On 4th January 2023

In Campgrounds, Places We've Been, Texas 2023

I don’t know where I am going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring.
David Bowie

Tennessee Bound today. I am not sure of what it is but there is a lure that has always pointed me towards Tennessee. Is it the landscape? Maybe it’s the country music. Perhaps it is going to Dollywood (not). I know, must be the Moonshine. No, it is the chance to hike in the Great Smoky Mountains!

Today our target is Pigeon Forge, KOA; just out side the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Pretty well drove straight through for 479 km! The Tennessee Visitor center was the highlight of the drive. Always a photo op with the “Welcome To…” signs. Because we are an RV we always have to park with the trucks; man those things are massive. Winnie looks so small!

Okay we reached our destination for the night. Pigeon Forge – it was definitely not the quiet spot we had thought it was. Man, it is like Niagara Falls on Steroids! Yikes!!

We decided to explore the area. In true Jo and Steve fashion we found ourselves… Yep you guessed it… sampling the vintages at the Mill Bridge Winery. Kevin was our server/host and he tried hard to find a wine or cider that Jo might like; but to no avail. However, he did point us in the direction of a couple of great breweries for our future travels.

Now, the next stop was the Old Forge Distillery. We were here in 2016 and they couldn’t serve us because we did not have our IDs!!! Imagine getting carded at the age of 60! We made sure we had ID tonight. We tried 10 different types of moonshine some of it was really tasty or maybe I lost feeling in my taste buds. Maybe it’s in my blood after all the “Lewis” (Jo’s Mom’s side) have a history of making Moonshine….so the story goes.

All I know I slept well that night and my cold had improved greatly.

Heading back to Ottawa, again!

On 5th October 2019

In Campgrounds, Places We've Been

Life is an adventure not a package tour!
Eckhart Tolle

Well, it is time to drive back to Ottawa, Winnie has her last visit to Niagara for the last warranty visit. Yeah!!!

Today the drive through New Brunswick was absolutely stunning with all the vibrant fall colours. The yellows where so brilliant, the reds and oranges were a blaze of colors. It was an absolutely spectacular drive and made the time go by quickly.

One thing we like to do when we travel is to stop before it gets dark. We read on someone else’s blog one day about stopping before dark so we have tried really hard to incorporate that in our daily travel limits. And we needed to stop because of the fuel situation …if you know what I mean. Today we checked out that iOverlander app again. There was this municipal park in Levis, Quebec on the river that only had a posted sign about no parking from “Nov to April” so we parked for the night. This little gem was an absolutely fabulous find. From this parking lot you had incredible views of the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City. We watched the cruise ships come down the St Lawrence and stop in Quebec. We walked to the Ferry terminal and down the boardwalk and also checked out the beautiful fountains.

We wanted to stop at Corsaire-Micbrasseri for a beer and supper, Unfortunately the deck was closed and they did not allow dogs in the restaurant. So, we checked out the little Café Bonte Divine! The food was good. All in all, this municipal park is definitely a spot to recommend to fellow travellers.

The Acadian Dykes

On 27th September 2019

In Places We've Been

Slow down and enjoy the simple pleasures in life.
Unknown

Well, as you all know who follow us, I am REALLY way behind in my blogging. And what does one do now that they are “Staying the BLAZES home” because of the Covid-19. Well, we reminisce about time spent with loved ones, when we were able to walk outside in public as a family, and were able to hug each other too. So, I found this group of pictures from September last year when we went to visit our daughter in Wolfville and walked on the Acadian Dykes. When this is all over and we our out for a walk on a beautiful day like this one in the photo. We will not take any of these special moments for granted. Enjoy the moment. Find beauty in today.

Take care of yourself. I hope you will enjoy all our next blogs, as now that we have time we will catch up!

Fresh air, beautiful scenery, warm weather, exercise and time with family. How does it get better than this?

Puddicombe Estate Farms

On 18th September 2019

In Places We've Been

Well, today was spent inside Sicard RV for Winnie’s warranty maintenance. It was a dream day, as they were getting ready for their big fall event and we spent a lot of time wandering through all the different models and makes on the lot. The big Class A’s, Class C’s like Winnie as well as the smaller Class B’s. We even helped some future buyers tour around some models, as they did not want a sales person to help them. After all that, we still decided Winnie was still the best for us!

Tonight, we took advantage of another Harvest host at Puddicombe Farms. This farm has been in operation and in the Puddicombe family since 1797. We camped beside a train caboose and under a magnificent weeping willow at the end of the pear orchard.

To generate some different clientele, they have transformed an old train into a small inn, so people could enjoy a unique farm experience. We arrived right when the market store closed, so we would have to check it out in the morning.

In the morning I also had a chance to talk to the owner before the market opened. I loved hearing his stories and on his advice we went apple and pear picking, filled our bags with various brands of apples, Cortland, Macintosh, Empire, Golden Delicious, Honey Crisp and of course some beautiful pears!! We capped it off with a stop at the market to check out all their different ciders and of course, some baked goods! At least this stop we had bought some healthy food. We would highly recommend this farm/market/cidery/winery and I have a feeling we will be back.

Legends Estates Winery

On 17th September 2019

In Places We've Been

Well, we continue along Lake Ontario through to Buffalo and crossed the Bridge to Canada in the Niagara Region. Yep, we now have cell coverage again! Even though Jo says she doesn’t need the cell phone while traveling in the US, she secretly was relieved to be back in Canada to have access to her phone.

Our stop today had us using another Harvest Host, the Legends Estates Winery located right on the shores of Lake Ontario in Beamsville, Ontario.

Now, when we stay at the wineries it usually cost a few extra dollars as we always buy some wine. Of course, this stop was no exception. Wine tasting was 3 samples for 5 dollars. A good deal, as I was not trying any but they always try and find one for me anyway…. We tried a Diva-2010 Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon, a 2012 Merlot, a 2001 Cherry Riesling, the Meldville-2017-Syrah, then a 2018 Riesling, a 2012-Cabernet Sauvignon, and a 2001 Apple Chardonnay and a couple more that I didn’t take note of. Over 8 samples of wine and after all of that she did not charge us! But we did buy a few bottles of wine to go with the pasta we had planned for supper that night.

Somewhere out there, there is a wine that I will like!

Lake Ontario

On 16th September 2019

In Places We've Been

It is one of the five great lakes of North America. The north half of the lake is bordered by Ontario, Canada and the southern part of the lake is in New York, USA with the border somewhere in the middle of the lake.

Our drive today had us heading west, along the bottom of Lake Ontario with our final destination to stay at a Harvest Host; the Ontario Orchards Farm and Market. The market itself was packed with amazing local fruit and vegetables and amazing home baked apple products. The apple pie won out over some other amazing home baked goodies. Now, the actual farm was a few miles up the road and we actually got to camp in the middle of the apple orchard, a pumpkin patch , the corn field and a Christmas tree farm. It definitely made you think of the holiday season with all the produce and the perfectly shaped Christmas trees.

The only thing that seemed a little odd was being at the Ontario Orchards, in New York, USA, but not being in the province of Ontario. After living 30 years in province of Ontario, one becomes narrow minded to the fact that not all things with the name Ontario come from Canada. I mean really; Lake Ontario is huge and is one of the five great lakes in North America after all. The fact alone that we did not have cell coverage because we were in the states should have been the first clue. For anyone travelling in the area, I would highly recommend the Ontario Orchards Farm Market in Oswego, NY as a place to shop and stop.

UBEKNOWNST

On 15th September 2019

In Places We've Been

Well It is time for another warranty check up for Winnie, so back to Niagara we go. This time our routine maintenance turned into another adventure. We decided to travel south of the border. (Honestly anything to avoid the 401). Once over the Ogdensburg bridge, we decided to head a little more east and navigated ourselves to the Robert Moses State Park, Massena, NY situated in the Thousand Islands area.

Now, to reach the park you have to go under a tunnel, unbeknownst to us at the time this was a tunnel under the Eisenhower Lock. We actually didn’t discover this until the next morning.

September is a nice quiet time of year to camp there. We explored the campground on foot, along the 4B-Long Sault Dike with beautiful water views. We did not do the full length of the dike which, unbeknownst to us, would lead us to the elusive Eisenhower Lock.

Our campsite had views of the water, and at night when sitting around the campfire you noticed the lights of a ship docked in the distance. Unbeknownst to us, it was a ship waiting to enter the Eisenhower Lock.

The sunrise in the morning was tranquil, the water was calm and picturesque. With the gracefulness of the ducks swimming by and the morning chirping of the birds in the tress, at this moment I really understand the Mother Earth and Father Sky Thing! Absolutely stunning scenery. Both visually and auditorily!

In the morning we are heading out of the park and you guessed it; we saw the sign for the Eisenhower Lock! – so this time knowingly we went to see it. To watch a tanker ship, raise 46 feet up in the water was extraordinary to say the least! Definitely a must see, if you’re in the area.

Check out our video here!

Saint-Roach-des-Aulnaires

On 6th September 2019

In Places We've Been

In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.
Aristotle

From Sugarloaf Provincial Park we decided to take a different route home and travel across the Gaspé Peninsula. We took Highway 6 through the mountains which winds alongside of the Matapedia River. The drive was spectacular and the views were breathtaking. We stopped frequently for picture taking opportunities. Red covered bridges, deep blue skies, intense forest green, combine for some magical pictures, and some peaceful mesmerizing moments.

Once across the peninsula we headed down the St. Lawrence river valley, for those amazing riverfront views. Today we used the iOverlander app and found a church that other campers have parked behind. Place de l’Eglise in Saint-Roach-des-Aulnaires which was right on the shores of the St Lawrence. The towering steeples with her bells ringing, was the icon of the community. This cathedral styled church was built back in mid 1800’s (1845-1853) with her steeples over 150 feet tall. The architecture was beautiful. It also makes one wonder how they could build something that magnificent and this stunning over 150 years ago.

We walked around the community in search of a place to eat. But all the little restaurants were closed for the season, which was definitely disappointing as all we had left in the camper was a few protein bars and only one bottle of water, which we needed to make sure the dog had some too. Well at least we had some beer. By the end of the night there was 5 other campers parked there with us. The big key was to make sure we were all gone before church started in the morning.

Sugarloaf Provincial Park

On 5th September 2019

In Places We've Been

The best view comes after the hardest climb.
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The end of the Acadian Coastal Drive is where the Appalachian Route starts. Definitely, totally different scenery than we have seen for the past few days. However, how do you not love mountains!

Now if you are from the west coast you would probably call these rolling hills. Rolling hills or mountains; the Appalachians are beautiful. At the north end of the Appalachian route is the Sugarloaf Provincial Park. At the base of the mountain is the ski lift and definitely an area to come to, if you like to ski. There are also multi-use trails for biking, hiking, or cross-country skiing in the winter.

Today we decided we would hike the Terry Fox Trail which connects to the Summit Trail to the top for fabulous views. Now the Terry Fox Trail itself is wide flat and well groomed, with the exception of one down tree the trail was pristine.

We connected to the Summit Trail which started off lovely but soon turned into a steep, rough and uneven path. (Definitely use good footwear). The elevation for us, out of shape people, was a challenge. But in general, it was a good challenging path. The views from the summit of Chaleur Bay and the Gaspé were definitely worth the hike.

As we say, “how does it get better than this…….??”

The Acadian Isles

On 3rd September 2019

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Lighthouses don’t go running all over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shinning.
Anne Lamott

Today, we continued up the Acadian Coastal Drive and decided to check out the Acadian Isles and go to the tip of New Brunswick. We were just at the “edge of New Brunswick” so why not the tip as our next stop? Miscou Island is that tip!

Definitely a road less traveled, but also definitely worth the drive. We found a small, quaint campground “Camping la Vague”, basically right on the beach. Now we know that people will boon-dock in the area around the lighthouse. But today we decided to support the local economy. Might have something to do with the fact we needed to hook up to electricity for the night!

A walk on the beach with views of the windswept coastline, checking out the drift wood, and looking for beach glass along the shore. Watching the sunset and listening to the waves wash up on the shoreline at high tide made for a perfect evening. A trip to the island is not complete without seeing the lighthouse. Isn’t a lighthouse the icon of a coastal drive?

Not all bikes are created equal

On 2nd September 2019

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It was that time again to head back to Ontario and for this trip we decided it was time to explore a bit of New Brunswick. We followed the Acadian Coastal Drive with our resting stop today had us in Kouchibouguac National Park. This park has something to offer for everyone. It has miles of bike trails, beautiful sandy beaches, sand dunes, salt water marshes, lots of fishing opportunities and great for the bird watcher and for wildlife sightings. We can attest to this first hand, as we actually saw a bear cub eating; we did not see Momma Bear but I am sure she was not far away and after a quick picture we were out of there!

Kelly’s Beach was beautiful and still full of lots of people; some fishing, some building sand castles, others tanning, and some beach-combing or swimming and then there are the people watchers; the list goes on. This area is called the “edge of New Brunswick” where the water was warm and inviting. The smell of salt air will have you reminiscing about your childhood memories onto the beach.

We did check out over 50 km of bike trails here; some were well marked and well groomed while others were a challenge. Terrains varied; mud, boardwalks, narrow, deep-rutted ones, grass covered, rock exposed, etc. Now, our bikes are considered a hybrid bikes, so in theory they should cover most terrains (at least according to the park attendant at the front desk). So today Steve decided to challenge that theory and took a one-direction only mountain bike trail. (That fact alone should have given us a clue to what the bike path would be like.) It was a challenge for sure. Jo’s hands are still cramped for the death grip she had on the handle bars! Steve’s hybrid bike with shocks definitely made the difference on this trail. So now we know, all bikes are not created equal.

Taco Gringo!

On 30th August 2019

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Well, today we decided to explore Tatamagouche on the bikes. The Great Canadian Trail aka “The Great Trail” has a section that runs through Tatamagouche.

We picked up the trail besides the farmers market. Of course, only after shopping at the market which is located in the Creamery Square area. We also checked out the shops in the grain elevator village. Interesting part of the geography, a grain elevator here in Nova Scotia. When I think of a silhouette of a grain elevator, I think of the vastness of the open Saskatchewan landscape. I have always wanted to see the inside of a grain elevator, so to go shopping in it was so much fun. Good to see the community has found a great use for it.

The trail has many great views of the bay, as we stopped along the way at the Patterson’s wharf area to enjoy the view. Our goal today was to checkout the Taco Gringo Food Truck. The place was packed! We stood in line for a while, and luckily for us, they stopped serving just after us. (Whew!) They had ran out of food so took a break to stock up.

We enjoyed the fish tacos and the beef taco and they were actually more like a burrito; the most important thing was that they were simply amazing. We also enjoyed the ambiance of the colorful patio area and would actually love to come back, but unfortunately it was our first and last experience with Taco Gringo as they were closing up shop and selling the business. Not all good things last for ever.

Speaking of good things, our day would not be complete with out a local beer at the brewery. Already our favorite watering hole (and not because it is the only one).

Hennigar’s Farm Market

On 25th August 2019

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When the kids were growing up, I used to say they were growing like sunflowers.

When everyone else would comment on how fast the kids were growing up, that they were growing like weeds, I would always say no, they are growing like sunflowers. They grow just as fast but grow stronger and taller, and make people smile when they look at them. Can you tell I like sunflowers?

Today’s travels has us back down in Wolfville checking in on Rebekah before we head back to Ottawa. (Winnie has another RV appointment in Niagara.) Our stay tonight had us at a Harvest Host stop at the Hennigar’s Farm Market. Now this place is amazing. We were up in the apple orchard, with views over the bay. Beside the orchards there was a huge acre of sunflowers, which were in full bloom. Well I was in heaven and I think I took over 50 pictures.

Before the sun set, we decided to jump on our bikes and find the Harvest Moon Trail and biked into Grand Pré National Historic Site. After a little of exploring around the park we decided to ride the dykes. The Grand Pré Dyke – 3013 acres below Sea Level, behind 28455 feet of dyke. This is such a cool phenomenon. As we grabbed a picture of the sun starting to come down over the high tide filled basin, we headed back to Hennigar’s to pick up some fabulous fresh fruit and veggies and a jug of there amazing fresh apple cider. We highly recommend stopping at Hennigar’s if you are ever in Wolfville.

Fredericton, New Brunswick

On 6th August 2019

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If we were meant to stay in one place, we’d have roots instead of feet.
Anonymous

It’s been a while since we were on the go but it’s time to head back to Nova Scotia and this time in our SUV with a trailer load of household items. Our first stop was in Fredericton, NB.

Well these feet were made for walking! So off we go, there is a paved path that leads from our hotel into the city of Fredericton. It is a multi-use use path, and it runs along the St John River Bank. Along the path there were various touristy thing to stop at and admire. One of them was the water level posts that showed you how high the water flooded in various years. In the picture I am standing between the posts that represents the water heights of 7.5 meters and 8 meters. Imagine that this water which you see behind me rose to a level of 8.9 meters in 1936. That’s a lot of water!!

The chess table park was cool to see, would have been fun to play – maybe next time we will carry an extra set of chess pieces in our back pack. Checked out city hall, and the light house that was a Mac and Cheese shack. And you all know what comes next, we ended the morning at the craft brewery we found. Greystone Brewing. We enjoyed a flight of beer and had some amazing food from the food truck Monks & Jonesie that was in their parking lot. Spicy Cauliflower wings and Pulled Duck Poutine!

Yep, you guessed it “How does it get better than this!?”

McGregor Lake

On 28th July 2019

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Life is Better at the Lake
Anonymous

Today’s adventure takes the whole family and both dogs in tow to our friends’ cottage, on McGregor Lake which is in Quebec about 30 minutes north of Ottawa. It was a beautiful day. Having everyone together at the same time was a lot of fun. We did learn that all dogs don’t like to swim, no matter how much you coax them.

For as many years as I can remember, we have been coming up to the cottage, to visit our dear friends the Styles family. It is really neat to see how much each of our families have grown from bottles of milk to bottles of beer. The fun and cheer is always here. We love you momma duck! It is a cherished memory that we will have for ever, and will give us an excuse to come back to Ottawa. Maybe next time we will checkout the McGregor Lake camp ground and visit at the same time.

Eastern Passage

On 23rd July 2019

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Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.
Anita Desai

For many years my mother has made frequent trips to Eastern Passage to pick up fish for her shop. The first time she took me here I instantly fell in love with it. Now, every time I am in town I jump in the car and go with her because this little village makes me feel so good. It makes me think NOVA SCOTIA!

The smell of the salt water, the fresh fish, the picturesque ocean view, the boats in the harbor, the lobster traps on the shore, the buoys on the fence. What screams Nova Scotia more than that? Now the bonus is that this area has a little board walk and some very colorful tourist shops to meander around, and the local restaurants have the best Fish and chips that I have ever had. The ladies at the information both were extremely friendly and helpful.

Today I ventured into Jo’s old Time Candy and Ice Cream Parlor. (It was the name that initially drew me in!) Unfortunately, it wasn’t open for another hour – I really wanted to try their saltwater taffy. Guess that is for the next trip down; and believe me I will be back – this little village is part of me now.

Still craving a sweet treat; we learned about the Sweet Spot Chocolate Shop in a book that we picked up at the tourist information booth. So I put the address in the GPS – it was on our way home……………Checked it out. ……………Decadent! I think this will be one of those stops that I need to make more often, if you know what I mean.

The Cobequid Trail

On 21st July 2019

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Every person you meet knows something you don’t; learn from them.
H. Jackson Brown

We woke up today to the most beautiful sunrise; Oh, how very beautiful! This is giving us the inspiration to get out and enjoy this beautiful day. Before we left for the day, we met a fisherman who stopped to buy some bait and he said that he had to get out fishing before the bad weather comes in. We never thought anything of his comment, the sky was blue and not a cloud to be seen for miles. So, we packed up the bikes and headed to the town of Truro; to bike another part of the “Great Trail”, The Cobequid Trail.

This trail offers some of the most amazing views of the Cobequid Bay. We picked up the trail at the Fundy Bay Tidal Bore viewing area (one of the areas that you can watch the Tidal Bore come in). Which to some people it is a way to marvel at the magnitude of nature and Tidal changes and to others it is just a bore. For the most part the trail hugs the bay, but it does pass by a few farmers fields. And a lot of Cow’s Parsnip!

We headed back down the trail and decided to take into town. Not as peaceful as the first half of the ride but there was a microbrewery at the end of the trail! And it was a hot day and we deserved a cool drink! The Salty Dog Brewery, this was the first time Steve had a chance to enjoy some of their beer. They had four fruit inspired beer on tap today; Blueberry, Strawberry, Rhubarb and Gose. Surprisingly enough the Rhubarb one, with its sugared rim, was very enjoyable! Now we did notice that there was a lot of dark clouds coming in – so time to head back. After we packed up the bikes, we sat on the bench and watched the storm that was a brewing come up the Cobequid Bay. As we were marveling and taking pictures of the storm from afar, we realized that the storm was probably directly over Debert where Winnie our RV was parked. Panic sunk in as we remembered that we left ALL the windows and the sun light vent open!!!! OH Boy! Now Jo’s dad managed to close the windows from the outside so not too much water came in that way. But we had over 4 inches of rain in a short period of time and yep it did, it all came through the open roof vent. What a mess! What a frenzy.

So, when you meet someone new, they might know something that you don’t; learn from them. If we had listened to that fisherman, we might have closed the windows and doors in the RV.

Save Water, Drink Beer!

On 18th July 2019

In Places We've Been

Well, we are all about conservation. So, when the sign says “save water drink beer” who are we to argue. Today’s mini adventure took us to Meander River Farm and Brewery. Located in a small area called Ashdale, Hants County, Nova Scotia sits this family operated farm that grows lavender, perennials and fresh cut flowers and they also have pastured livestock. The farm provides an opportunity for its visitors to connect with rural Nova Scotia and experience its natural beauty. The area is beautiful, and tranquil. We caught it on a quiet day and enjoyed the peaceful ambiance. Well, of course while enjoying a few of their beer and ciders.

Today we tried their Little Big Lager, Lunch Box Pale Ale, Surf & Turf Scotch Ale, First Frost Cider, Small-lot Brut Cider, Shack Wacky Cider, Ashdale Honey Brown, Seeing Double DIPA. Now I know you all think; OMG how much do they drink? But what you might not know is we usually buy a flight of beer which is a great way to sample a variety of flavors. Usually each glass that you see is 4 ounces. So, a flight of beer is equivalent to 16 ounces or one pint of beer each. Not too bad hey?

We are on a mission to sample or 100 different types of craft beer this year. Everyone needs a goal!!

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