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Today marks the beginning of our second cross Canada trip dubbed “The Long Way Across”. Some of you may recall we did a similar trek back in 2019 while both of us were still working. On that trip, we had just 4 weeks to drive across the northern US States and into Ontario, where weContinue reading “Here we go again!”

After fueling up with cheap Alberta gas, we hit the road at 830am. From Cochrane we took Highway 1A for about 30kms a most scenic drive through the foothills towards the Rockies. We saw incredible beauty across the country but this morning we unanimously agreed there is nothing more beautiful than British Columbia (okay…and aContinue reading “Home sweet home”

We woke to clear skies and sunshine. When we had checked in, the lady at the campsite recommended we take the train downtown and arrive at the train station no later than 8am. Since it was the second to last day of the Stampede, she said there would be a high demand for free parkingContinue reading “Stampede”

We left Regina bright and early (well not incredibly early). Our campsite was on the east side of the city and while we drove by and read the signs last night, the driver decided to ignore the ‘road closed – local traffic only’ sign and proceed to what he thought was Moose Jaw. After aContinue reading “Driving our life away”

We left sunny Winnipeg at about 9am. As we were leaving I commented the roads in Winnipeg rivalled those of Montreal. Zach was quick to correct me, as from his perspective Montreal wins that contest easily. As we journeyed westward, we were met by very strong winds. At times these were headwinds and at otherContinue reading “Against the wind from Winnipeg to Regina”

It poured rain (literally) last night. The sound of the rain pounding on the top of the RV and the sound of the CN train whistles throughout the night kept us from sleeping too soundly. I awoke at 4am to the sounds of the birds who seemed to rejoice at the substantive amounts of waterContinue reading “I love sunshine…”

We left Thunder Bay…actually Kakabeka Falls, this morning expecting to see smoke from forest fires. Instead, it began to rain about an hour into our journey and continued off an on until we reached Manitoba. It was then it really began to rain and as I sit looking out the window of the RV, itContinue reading “I love a rainy night”

This morning I awoke early and went outside to make a cup of coffee and pack things up. Our neighbour from Victoria had already left, heading east towards Newfoundland. Our other neighbour and his wife were enjoying a cup of coffee and breakfast, while their chocolate labrador puppy waited obediently for his owners next command.Continue reading “Smokey skies in Thunder Bay”

We left Milton about 9am. The skies were clear and the sun was shinning – always a great way to start the day. Within a few minutes we were on the 401 heading east (yes east, before heading north). Traffic was light on the 401 and also on the 407…perhaps because it was Sunday. WhenContinue reading “Milton to the Sault”

Sorry (being Canadian I say that a lot) that I missed posting yesterday. It was my annual immune system over reaction to seasonal allergies. It seems every year I have one horrible day, where I’m pretty much dysfunctional due to my sneezing and watery eyes. I blame this on the two guys cutting the grassContinue reading “I can’t see clearly now”