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15. august 2023, Canada
The joy of traveling is some of those laugh-out moments that arise unexpectedly.
Like this place name we saw on a Quebec highway today. Seriously, how could you not laugh!
15. august 2023, Canada
The joy of traveling is some of those laugh-out moments that arise unexpectedly.
Like this place name we saw on a Quebec highway today. Seriously, how could you not laugh!
CanadaNew Brunswick/Nouveau-BrunswickMadawaska CountySaint-Jacques47°26’28” N 68°23’42” W
14. august 2023, Canada ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
As we make our way west, we are returning to some places which were new to us on the way out and are now like old friends on our return trip — familiar and friendly. Today it was Edmunston, NewLæs mere
CanadaNew Brunswick/Nouveau-BrunswickBathurst47°37’41” N 65°41’13” W
12. august 2023, Canada ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
For a good chunk of my youth, I lived in the Calgary community of Acadia. Never thought much about the origin of that name but Acadia’s place in Canadian history and culture is significant in theLæs mere
Rejsende I remember the expulsion of the Acadians being taught to my grade five class. It was recognized as an injustice. The teacher never said anything about where they went, so now I know that some ended up as far away as Louisiana.
Rejsende Lovin the travels. So the Acadian of the family will comment a bit more history. Approx.10-12,000 were seperated put on boats to be deported anywhere along the coast Louisiana , South Carolina. To the English there were all the same , French. But in French occupied Louisiana that was not the case and they weren't well received. Acadians came from the Breton part if what is now France. They would have been considered Bretons , not French. Thus families gradually re-grouped and returned to their land ( which they had settled some 100 years before ) starting on the French Shore in NS and moving North. But by the English had claimed the best land and and they started over.
CanadaNew Brunswick/Nouveau-BrunswickGloucester CountyEvangeline47°41’42” N 64°51’9” W
11. august 2023, Canada ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
Every now and then, a little rain must fall. And today it poured once more in New Brunswick. It forced us to seek out indoor pursuits — first a library and then a small harbour restaurant inLæs mere
CanadaPrince Edward IslandConfederation BridgeAbegweit Passage46°13’45” N 63°43’50” W
9. august 2023, Canada ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
We woke to a downpour of rain and rocking-the-van winds in Charlottetown, and news reports of cancelled ferries and restricted traffic across the Confederation Bridge. Did our van fall into theLæs mere
Rejsende It’s a cool bridge to look at from a distance but rather disappointing once on it (IMHO) as you only saw concrete to either side. The views ‘sucked’! And we crossed on a beautiful day, too.
Rejsende I can’t disagree. In our case the wind and rain made the trip memorable.
Rejsende Wow! That sounds pretty scary across the bridge. I would not have enjoyed it either. I’m surprised how fast it took to cross it. What speed were you driving and i imagine you had to be all the same speed. I’m glad you both made it safe.
CanadaPrince Edward IslandMorellBog Pond46°26’46” N 62°42’48” W
8. august 2023, Canada ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Red foxes are big here in Prince Edward Island. Millions of dollars were made back in the early 20th century when fox fashion was all the rage in Europe. Overnight, fox breeders became rich, buyingLæs mere
CanadaPrince Edward IslandSherbrooke46°25’5” N 63°46’41” W
6. august 2023, Canada ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
I pen this post in a small Acadien community hall on the south west coast of Prince Edward Island, awaiting la Famille Leblanc to begin performing. There is a pre-concert buzz in the community centreLæs mere
Rejsende I asked the matriarch of La Famille Leblanc if her husband might be related to Bernie, but alas … non.
CanadaPrince Edward IslandQueens CountySpring ParkMacNeills Pond46°15’42” N 63°9’21” W
4. august 2023, Canada ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
It took us over thirty years to return to Prince Edward Island and after a successful coolant tank repair of our van, I want to linger a while on this lovely isle.
There’s a relaxed and friendlyLæs mere
CanadaNova ScotiaJudique SouthBaxters Cove45°51’22” N 61°30’0” W
2. august 2023, Canada ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Also known as random camping, think of Boondocking as couch surfing for RVs. It conjures up, romantic notions of parking on some secluded beach, with an unobstructed view of a setting sun, sinkingLæs mere
CanadaNova ScotiaJudiqueIndian Point Beach45°52’39” N 61°29’29” W
1. august 2023, Canada ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
When was the last time you had lunch featuring live fiddle music? It has been a while for me as well. Today, you would have seen my feet keeping in time with Joe MacIsaac’s boots as he fiddled usLæs mere
Rejsende At first I thought this was a case for the language police, but it is old French for dead end.