- Day 7, 110km
After saying goodbye to Greg and Mary Kay I headed for Pembroke. Here I had a nice muffin and coffee breakfast. After this refuel I got on to the highway 17 towards Petawawa, here is a big army base.
[img=http://photos.travellerspoint.com/228227/day7- Posted by JoeFr in Across Canada | Sep 2, 2009
- packed it full
Went for a longer walk to Kristels house for dinner! Tried on her hooker boots and even held onto the pack! I think I'm ready...17 more days! omg! I need a few more things and then I'm good to go! Posted by Leezl in Greece, Italy + MORE! | Sep 2, 2009
- Leaving Vancouver
Only 3 weeks til we go and almost every day someone asks us..."are you excited?".
And of course, the answer is yes! Excited, nervous, slightly overwhelmed with all the logistics of going from point A to B in a different country Posted by ReneeJared in Renee & Jared's Excellent Adventure | Sep 2, 2009
- Grand Forks
made it to Grand Forks last night, no wireless at our place, will post longer report tonight. This is a no nothing town, good to ride through but wont stop over here again.
note to iPhone users - US unlimited Posted by martys in 2009 BC Rockies and NE Washington | Sep 2, 2009
- Day 6, 140km
After two days of rain there was sun! Leaving the city was a bit confusing, After crossing the river three times I was finally on the right track and back in Quebec. I thought about taking a scenic route through Posted by JoeFr in Across Canada | Sep 1, 2009
- Perfect World
Yesterday we woke up early (9:30am) because we had arranged with some other Tonquin campers (2 german girls, a Quebecoise and Bryan - I don't know where he's from, he's just Bryan) to go surfing. So we all met up Posted by Shirker in A Shirker's Trip Through Canada | Aug 31, 2009
- This bodes well ...
Box #48 was drawn to have advance TIFF orders filled first. When they get to the end (box # 54) they will continue at box #1
I'm in box 6.
Which, according to my math, means I will be in Posted by Fresco247 in Cindy-Lynn's Travel Adventures | Aug 31, 2009
- Plus que trois dodos
Enfin, nous y sommes presque! Après plus de 18 mois de préparation, de recherches, de réservations, de soupers de groupe pour en jaser et jaser, le grand départ est prévu pour ce jeudi 3 septembre.
Notre itinéraire sera comme suit: Posted by Montvalois in Paris et l'Italie | Aug 31, 2009
- Day 4 & 5, 0km
Saturday was just rainy, from morning to night, just rain. I spend some time in the mall, buying a new camera. The visit to the market with a lot of fresh produce, mostly from Quebec was very nice.
[img=http://photos.travellerspoint.com/228227/ottawa07 Posted by JoeFr in Across Canada | Aug 30, 2009
- Halifax
We arrived in Halifax on August 27, eager for terra firma. Our wobbly legs wandered through Halifax, and even though we didn't expect much on our first stop, and we were wonderfully surprised to find some places of keen interest Posted by JR-CR in A Family at Sea | Aug 30, 2009
- Departure
On Monday, August 24, we drove in our rented van to Norfolk, and there we met the grand, high ship, the M.V. Explorer. We were sad that not everyone could go on the journey, but delighted to be setting sail Posted by JR-CR in A Family at Sea | Aug 30, 2009
- Halifax
Yesterday in the afternoon, we went to a rocky beach, but first we went to a fort! The guide played football in high school and college. He showed us around the fort. It was cool! On the Posted by CyrusRR in Around the World in 110 Days | Aug 30, 2009
- Docked
Today we arrived in Halifax, Canada. We docked next to a GIANT ship it is called The Carnival Triumph. We waved to them, and they waved back at us. I wouldn’t want to be on a ship Posted by CyrusRR in Around the World in 110 Days | Aug 30, 2009
- The future's so bright you need to wear shades
The weather forecast is looking very promising for the next week, a few evening showers but days look good and warm through Thursday. Yay!
Weather Conditions:
[url=http://www.accuweather.com/canada-forecast.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler= Posted by martys in 2009 BC Rockies and NE Washington | Aug 29, 2009
- Ucluelet -> Tofino
So, we in fact didn't drive to Ucluelet, because our hitch-hike drivers were headed to Tofino, and we were just happy to get to a town.
Anyways, Tofino is an awesome little town. Especially since we're not paying anything for our Posted by Shirker in A Shirker's Trip Through Canada | Aug 29, 2009
- Baie Géorgienne - août 2009
Notre chalet était bien situé, avec accès direct au lac par un quai assez grand pour plusieurs personnes. C'est de cet endroit que nous pouvions profiter du calme des levers de soleil avec le café du matin et aussi des Posted by voyageur61 in Michel & Bruno | Aug 29, 2009
- Day 3, 150km
It was a little bit chilly this night, my tent is very light (2,1kg), this means that the inner tent is all mesh witch means that it doesn’t hold a lot of heat. At my starting point I decided to Posted by JoeFr in Across Canada | Aug 29, 2009
- Day 2, 115km
After a good night sleep, a bit chilly at night, until I closed the sleeping bag zipper. After a good breakfast with half a bread (with peanut butter and choco paste of course) and some nutri bars I started packing Posted by JoeFr in Across Canada | Aug 29, 2009
- Halifax
We landed in Halifax very punctually at 8am, our scheduled arrival time (at 7:55 we were not yet in port). It's a sweet little town that reminds me very much of Newport- a downtown of wharfs with little shops, Posted by ltdewald in Semester at Sea | Aug 27, 2009
- Tentative Itinerary
Day 1 (TUE) - Destination Grand Forks / or / Osoyoos
planned route (http://tinyurl.com/nsm6lv) - This is a longish day at 369 miles. if we feel like we're ready to stop for the night we can stop in Republic, or continue Posted by martys in 2009 BC Rockies and NE Washington | Aug 27, 2009
- The first day 105km
The day started at 8 am, after a bad night sleep thinking if I packed everything and how this trip would go. The feeling of taking off with your bike not knowing where you would end up that night is Posted by JoeFr in Across Canada | Aug 27, 2009
- Good News / Bad News
I want to introduce you to my informal theme for this year’s TIFF blog. It is …. drumroll please …
“George Clooney, Wherefore Art Thou”
The question is, of course, rhetorical because obviously George Clooney will be where I’m not! Posted by Fresco247 in Cindy-Lynn's Travel Adventures | Aug 27, 2009
- Packing List
Things have changed since the last time Dave and I went traveling. When we went to India in 2002 for 5 weeks, our packs weight a combined total of less than 25 lbs. I think they will weigh Posted by McNouye in McNouye | Aug 26, 2009
- Hello Goodbye
Just a quick video for those of you that might like to see our strange ways before we take off. Posted by adica in Adica's Adventure | Aug 26, 2009
- TIFF 2009: It's that time of the year again ...
And no, I don’t mean back-to-school!
The Toronto International Film Festival beckons. Vacation week scheduled at work – check! Day Pass procured – check! Official Film Schedule picked up – check! Am ready to submit my envelope Posted by Fresco247 in Cindy-Lynn's Travel Adventures | Aug 26, 2009