Sunday, July 30, 2023

A RAINY SUNDAY.

Day 102 – 61 degrees at 8 a.m. this morning, it rained most of the night and continued raining during the day. It went all the way up to 62 degrees this afternoon. We got our sweatshirts back out.

As planned, we went into Lewisporte to Chelsea’s for our fish. Unfortunately, they were sold out of the Crab, so we bought all Lobster instead. And some more Cod. We had lunch there; they were busy as usual, despite the weather. We were also able to get that propane refill for the portable tank. The fuzz-buckets were sharing heated pads when we got back to the RV.

We made a loaf of bread for the future Lobster Rolls, (for us that would be “sandwiches”). Tonight will be more of the same for dinner. Tomorrow morning we will be leaving for our next, longer stay – Harbour Breton. We’ll be ready for more drives and exploration after travel day on Monday.

For more detailed information about Notre Dame Provincial Park, Lewisporte, NL, click here.

Saturday, July 29, 2023

THUNDERSTORMS.

TRAVEL DAY

From: Frenchman’s Cove Provincial Park, Frenchman’s Cove, NL.

To: Notre Dame Provincial Park, Lewisporte, NL.

Day 101 – It was partly cloudy at 7 a.m. this morning and 62 degrees; lots of mosquitoes out. We had a longer drive today than we like (we didn’t tell the girls this; no need to upset them before they would get upset anyway). We rushed around, no checking e-mails and reading the NY Times on the computer!

237 miles (5:00) 65340-65577
Cumulative travels in the RV and car in Newfoundland from 05/16/2023 to 07/29/2023, 5,176 miles
Cumulative travels in the RV from 04/20/2023 to 07/23/2513, 2,750 miles, 62827-65577
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Friday, July 28, 2023

LAST DAY ON THE BURIN PENINSULA.

Day 100 – It was 68 degrees this morning when we got up, raining and quite humid. The rain continued until 11 a.m. Throughout the day the temperature remained fairly steady, the sun came out, and the humidity level dropped. This was a day of catching up with chores plus getting ready to leave this campground tomorrow morning.

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

THIS AND THAT.

Day 99 – The low temperature was 63 degrees last night. We certainly picked the best day for a sunny drive yesterday. This morning it was humid with some clouds. We didn’t have to make the long drive back up to Parker’s Cove today after all. Wilson, the Scallop Man, called to let us know that “the Missus” would be in Marystown, {not too far from our campground), for an appointment and we could meet her there to pick up the Scallops. We were happy not to make the drive to Parker’s Cove.

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

GOOD LUCK TODAY, GAIL.

Day 97 – The low last night was 64 degrees. The high today at the RV was 75 degrees. On our drive the high was 84 degrees once we were away from the ocean. A very nice day! This morning it was really overcast, but by 10 a.m. it had burned off. We took advantage of the weather and took a long drive along the coast from our campground south, along the bottom of the peninsula, then heading north and west back to our campground – a big loop.

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Monday, July 24, 2023

A LITTLE EXPLORING.

Day 96 – At 7 a.m. this morning it was 69 degrees out and quite overcast. Last night, it rained & thundered so hard that it woke us up. The girls are all sleeping now; only Pixie remains a little unsettled. As soon as she realizes we aren’t traveling again today, the suspicious look on her face will disappear.

Driving map, Burin Peninsula, 82 miles, 07/24/23
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Sunday, July 23, 2023

A BETTER DRIVE; A BETTER DAY.

TRAVEL DAY

From:Jack’s Pond Park, Arnold’s Cove, NL.

To:Frenchman’s Cove Provincial Park, Frenchman’s Cove, NL.

Day 95 – The partying when on during the night. We were very glad to leave this morning for a different campground. Although since it was a Sunday and many people were also packing up to leave, it was still overcrowded. ATV’s began roaring by on the road right behind our site before 9 a.m. People were beginning to flock to the beach and a Jet Ski was doing tricks as we were packing up. Back on the TCH, a road that traditionally has been in good shape, we looked at each other and each breathed a sigh of relief.

119 miles (3:10) 65221-65340
Cumulative travels in the RV and car in Newfoundland from 05/16/2023 to 07/23/2023, 4,529 miles
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Saturday, July 22, 2023

A VERY ROUGH & HILLY ROAD.

TRAVEL DAY

From: Bird Island Resort, St. Bride’s, NL.

To: Jack’s Pond Park, Arnold’s Cove, NL.

Day 94 – It was 68 degrees and partly cloudy with some sun at 7:15 a.m. this morning. There are two ways we could travel to our next destination – one up the western side of the peninsula to the TCH-1, the shorter but rougher road; or the other choice was to back track up the eastern side of the peninsula to the TCH-1, going back past the previous place we stayed to get to he TCH-1. Both roads badly need work in places, and in addition to the very bad road conditions on the western side, there are several really big hills to climb and descend.

81 miles (2:35) 65140-65221
Cumulative travels in the RV and car in Newfoundland from 05/16/2023 to 07/22/2023, 4,407 miles
Cumulative travels in the RV from 04/20/2023 to 07/22/2023, 2,394 miles, 62827-65221
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Friday, July 21, 2023

A SHORTER DRIVE.

Day 93 – It rained last night and it was cooler this morning, 61 degrees. Too foggy again for a birdwatching trip to Cape St. Mary’s, we hung around the RV until after lunch. The wind had decreased and at least here, the fog had lifted somewhat. Then we went out for a drive south and east with a plan to stop and check out the fog status at the Cape.

Driving map, Cape Shore area, 55 miles, 07/21/23
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