Long Pond

We’ve been on the road almost 8 weeks and today found us about as far east as our travels will take us (short of hopping on a steamer and heading over to Ireland) — St. John’s, Newfoundland. It is a city akin to San Francisco — historical and hilly. A real test on one’s legs.

Jelly Bean Row — known for its colour wheel of townhouse exteriors wowed us. A delicious meal of cod cheeks, salmon, and chef-inspired brussel sprouts sustained us. The deep voice and guitar strumming of a talented musician entertained us. He played two of my all time favourite songs — Mr Bojangles and Fields of Gold.

The highway has been good to us — cares swept away by a slower pace to life and the thrill of new adventures each day.Read more