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Once again the “bubble” is heading off on a new adventure. This time it’s the Atlantic Ocean we will be dipping our feet into. Czytaj więcej
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    27 kwietnia 2023
    Maritimes

    And so it begins!

    28 kwietnia 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C

    Exciting times! We left home yesterday morning at 10h42 and still managed to catch the 11h30 ferry! Beautiful spring sunny day on the road. Visited with Liana and Graycen in the evening in Calgary.
    Off to visit grand-ma in Edmonton today.     Czytaj więcej

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    Elk Island National Park

    28 kwietnia 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C

    After a very nice visit with grandma in Edmonton, we headed East. Lots of bisons along the way. Although it was a bit early in the day, we decided to stop at Elk Island National Park to enjoy some nature and the warm evening. Many canada geese and ducks in the many lakes and wetlands in the park. Czytaj więcej

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    1Ripples, Lloyd's new kitten

    The Prairies

    29 kwietnia 2023, Kanada

    Lots of birds in Saskatchewan this time of year! More canada geese and miscellaneous ducks, but we also saw a very large contingent of de snow geese!
    We stopped in Lloydminster for our first round of disc golf then continued on to Saskatoon where we visited with uncle Lloyd for a couple of hours. Finally, we settled for the night in Guernsey,SK. Perfect little camping spot. Czytaj więcej

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    More Prairies

    30 kwietnia 2023, Kanada ⋅ 🌬 12 °C

    Another uneventful day on the road. Weather is sunny, but not very warm at around 12oC. Very windy as one would expect on the prairies. We stopped for the night in the small hamlet of Ste-Anne, just east of Winnipeg. The temperature dropped significantly after sunset. Good thing we brought our parkas! Czytaj więcej

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    Rest area where we had lunch, lots of water everywhere.
    Example of older buildings in Duluth.Chitny lake.

    Welcome to the USA

    1 maja 2023, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ 🌬 11 °C

    We were a bit nervous about crossing into the States with our groceries. In the end, we crossed at Sprague on highway 12 and everything worked out just fine. We had to leave one lemon and one red pepper behind.
    Renée called with some great news and in our happiness we managed to get lost in Duluth MN. Turned out to be a good thing, we came across a Bank of Montréal of all things. Grabbed some USD$, and used the free Internet they had (no data in the US).
    Duluth is at the western tip of Lake Superior so it is a transportation hub, big ships, massive train yard, and lots of cool old buildings and factories. A really cool bridge too.
    Camped at Chinty Lake WI. Nice little spot off the main highway. Close to a rest stop with the best washrooms so far.     Czytaj więcej

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    Looking for a man!

    2 maja 2023, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ 🌬 9 °C

    We left bright and early this morning hoping to make good time on our way to Caledonia. After about an hour on the road, we came across what appeared to be an accident up ahead and traffic was stopped completely. We waited for a while, nearly an hour. We could see several police cars up ahead and a small airplane circulating above, so we decided to walk towards the incident to investigate. It would appear that police scanners are not uncommon around here because a lady in the line up had one. She told us that there was no accident up ahead. It was an actual manhunt! The police was looking for someone in relation to a shooting that happened a few weeks prior. Wow! That’s too much excitement for me!
    Anyway, the local fire department eventually managed to get most of us re-routed out of this traffic jam and we were back on track by 10h30.
    So much for an early start!     Czytaj więcej

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    River Walk

    4 maja 2023, Stany Zjednoczone

    We walked along the popular Milwaukee River Walk today. It winds through some old neighborhood like the Historic Third Ward and Beerline B where the famed Milwaukee brew is still being produced.

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    Guess what is missing?
    Pinery Provincial ParkVenus

    Pinery Provincial Park

    6 maja 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C

    When we left this morning, we had plans to make it as far as Flint, MI but since we were making such good time, we decided to push to the border. All went pretty smoothly until, as we were slowly approaching the toll booth at the Blue Bridge to cross into Sarnia, ON, the car behind us started honking wildly. At first we ignored it, thinking that it was just another impatient driver. Before long though, we realized that they were trying to get our attention! The spare tire on our trailer had just fallen off to the pavement! Support and all!😳 It was an incredible strike of luck that it fell where it did. I can only imagine the mess had we lost it a few hours earlier in Chicago’s heavy freeway traffic. The added bonus is that we were able to retrieve it without further incident. Let’s hope we can get the support welded back in place during our visit in Toronto.
    Once in Canada, we drove to Pinery Provincial Park for the night, a beautiful park along the shores of Lake Huron. We’ll likely leave a bit later tomorrow so that we can enjoy it longer.     Czytaj więcej

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    Lake Huron
    Pine cone???The canal at Pinery Prov Park.Beach along Lake Huron.Drift wood.1Reunited

    Toronto

    7 maja 2023, Kanada

    Spent the morning at Pinery Provincial Park, walked along the canal, then down to Lake Huron. It was cloudy but warm, made for an interesting transition from sky to lake.
    The route to Toronto from the park took us through the backroads, which was quite beautiful much more interesting than the highways. Speaking of which Toronto traffic on a Sunday afternoon— No Thanks!!
    Made it to Adriel’s at exactly the same time they got back from coaching. Perfect timing.     Czytaj więcej

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    Toronto

    8 maja 2023, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

    We managed to get our trailer fixed by a mobile welder who worked in the parking lot of a shopping mall. He did a good job though and added an extra piece to reduce metal fatigue from the tire vibration. Hopefully, we never loose this one again!
    It was a beautiful spring day in Toronto so we watched Adriel’s first practice of the season in the sand and played a round of freezbe golf in the park.     Czytaj więcej

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    Norceca Volleyball

    10 maja 2023, Kanada ⋅ 🌙 8 °C

    Adriel & Devin are off to Cuba 🇨🇺 to play in a tournament this weekend. Leaving at 3:00am, yikes! Hopefully they will stream the games and we can send everyone the link to watch them.

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    And just one more thing …

    10 maja 2023, Kuba ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C

    We went with Adriel & Devin to Cuba to watch them play 🫢

    Early morning, plane & airports all morning, now fun in the sun.

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    Enjoying the sun

    11 maja 2023, Kuba ⋅ 🌧 27 °C

    Today is pre-tournament prep. A couple a practices for the players, getting to know the other teams and getting used to the heat. And, of course, enjoying the sunset. Game day tomorrow. If we find a link to the games, we’ll send it. Czytaj więcej

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    Volleyball Begins

    12 maja 2023, Kuba ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C

    Teams Canada won their first round matches this morning. Both women's teams and the lone men's team notched convincing victories. With three teams, we get to watch volleyball all day.
    There was a strong rainstorm 🌧️ this morning at the start of the matches but settled down before Adriel’s first match. We are in a lightning delay right now. Czytaj więcej

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    1Devin & Adriel returning from thier victory swim against Guatemala.
    Lea & Ruby 4th place finishers.Jake & Russell Canada's men's team.Ruby hitting against Mexico in the semifinals.

    Volleyball Wrapup

    14 maja 2023, Kuba ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

    It was very much a weekend filled with volleyball. We watched, played, analyzed, talked and dreamt volleyball.
    🏐🏐🏐🏐🏐🏐🏐
    As you know we were following 3 teams which soon became 4, then 5, then 6, 7 … We made friends with a bunch of teams both men’s & women’s, mostly because we were cheering so loud.
    We also rallied every Canadian we met at the resort. So we had the best crowd short of the Cuban teams of course.
    In the end the girls finished 10th, with the other women’s team finishing 4th and the men’s team finishing 5th.
    The girls spend a few days in Havana, then off to the Cayman Islands for another tournament.

    Devin & Adriel games/scores:

    vs Costa Rica 21-11, 21-13 (w)
    vs Mexico 15-21, 13-21 (l)
    vs USA 13-21, 8-21 (l)
    vs Guatemala 14-21, 21-19, 15-9 (w)
    vs Nicaragua 16-21, 21-16, 17-19 (l)
    (This last one was a nail biter)     Czytaj więcej

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    Our taxi to the airport, 50's Bellair.
    Our sweet ride to the airport with William!Catamarans in the ocean outside our resort.The sign outside the resort.Band at the airport in Varadero.

    Hasta Pronto Cuba!

    15 maja 2023, Kuba ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

    Well we have to say goodbye to Varadero 🇨🇺. A quick breakfast then we grabbed a taxi to the airport.
    The girls are taking a bus to Havana this morning for a few days then flying to the Cayman Islands 🇰🇾.
    While at the airport we were entertained by a band, Isabelle went straight to the front to dance.     Czytaj więcej

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    Toronto Airport, YYZ
    Our camping spot in Kingston.11The factories where Isabelle's great grandmother worked.1Church in Westbrook.Ship building yards in Bath, Maine. Building destroyers for navy.1The giant lobster on a restaurant in Maine.

    Catching Up

    15 maja 2023, Kanada ⋅ 🌬 16 °C

    After getting back from Cuba, we found that our tracking for the trip was turned off ☹️
    So this is a random picture montage to try and rebuild our route.
    We landed back in Toronto and shared a ride back to the car with two ladies that work for Volleyball Canada, what are the odds?
    Then we drove to Kingston, Isabelle’s old university town for a quick jaunt down memory lane. We crossed back into the US, at Ogdensburg and followed the border for a while eventually heading south to Westbrook Maine. Isabelle’s great grandmother worked in the textile factories there in the late 1800’s. We then headed up the coast of Maine.
    The state of New York was unremarkable, but Vermont and New Hampshire were very beautiful as was the coast of Maine.     Czytaj więcej

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    Ste-Croix Island International Historic

    18 maja 2023, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ☀️ 6 °C

    This is the landing place of the very first French colonists who, in 1604, attempted to establish a permanent French foothold on the continent. They built an entire village on the island. Unfortunately, during the first winter which was particularly harsh, 35 of their 79 members perished due to malnutrition and scurvy. The following summer, the settlement was dismantled and moved to a new site which became Port Royal. Czytaj więcej

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    1The chocolate factory, they must have been making a lot of chocolates.
    1Paul's workshop.Renee's team celebrating thier win.

    First Day in New Brunswick

    18 maja 2023, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C

    We crossed back into Canada at St. Stephen and immediately came across the chocolate factory. Unfortunately the next tour was 2 hours away. But we got a brief history lesson, some samples and picked up something for the old sweet tooth.
    From there we detoured to Sussex and the birth place of our water baby (our water turbine). Paul the inventor/builder, gave us a tour of the shop and a look at his current systems. We talked details about power generation. Paul is extremely knowledgeable and passionate, we could have talked for hours.
    Next we rushed to Moncton to catch Renee’s basketball game. Her team dominated the first quarter leading 26-18. Then the home team took over and things we’re looking pretty grim for the Fredericton Freeze. But the crowd (both of us) cheered them on and rallied the team to a dramatic come from behind victory 92-85.
    All this followed by finally reuniting with Renée.     Czytaj więcej

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    Fresh paint on the steps! The best way not to make a mess!

    Hopewell Rocks

    19 maja 2023, Kanada ⋅ 🌬 10 °C

    We started the day with Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park. This location has been on my bucket list for a long time! It did not disappoint. We arrived early in the morning, before the park opened. In fact, the park did not open until the next day! Tourist season does not begin until the May long weekend in most places around here, and often later. Anyway, we were able to explore the beach around the rocks at low tide and we came around again to the same view points at higher tide to appreciate the difference. With a 30ft tide, one does not have to wait too long! Czytaj więcej

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    314lbs lobster from Colin's Fish Market

    Fundy National Park

    19 maja 2023, Kanada ⋅ 🌬 12 °C

    After Hopewell Rocks, we set up camp for a couple of nights at Fundy National Park, just on the edge of Alma, NB. Strange to find myself in a town named Alma since I grew up in Alma, QC! Very friendly little town! We bought our first lobster at a fish market which had two very peculiar motorcycles… Czytaj więcej

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