Monday, May 22, 2023

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A DRIVE SOUTH OF THE CAMPGROUND ALONG THE COAST.

Day 33 – It was 42 degrees and cloudy this morning. It rained all night. The wind gusts were gone and there was just a little breeze. And we still don’t have a signal. Yesterday we sat outside some in the afternoon since it was warmer, but eventually the wind, coupled with cooling temperatures, brought us inside again. There were no bugs yet. In Codroy there were some mosquitoes but they weren’t biting yet. The farther north we go and as long as we stay close to the Ocean, the bugs should be manageable, even when it warms up some.

Driving map, Stephenville area, NL, 140 miles, 05/22/2023
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Sunday, May 21, 2023

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WRECKHOUSE WINDS BE GONE.

TRAVEL DAY

From: Grand Codroy RV/Tent Camping, Doyle’s, NL.

To:Barachois Pond Provincial Park, Stephenville Crossing, NL.

Day 32 – We were wondering why this valley area is as populated as it is. One of the campground owners said they have their own micro-climate here. The same thing that brings in the high winds here and not so high winds elsewhere, causes the temperatures here to be milder than anywhere else on the Island.

72 miles (1:30), 63966-64038
Cumulative travels in Newfoundland from 05/16/2023 to 05/21/2023, 265 miles
Cumulative travels from 04/20/2023 to 05/21/2023, 1,211 miles, 62827-64038
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Saturday, May 20, 2023

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LIGHTHOUSES & OUTPORTS.

Day 31 – Much warmer this morning, it was 47 degrees when we got up, quite overcast and windy. The weather forecast called for very little sunlight, lots of clouds & increasing winds. We feel a storm coming. Since we’re leaving this campground tomorrow, we’re taking a drive today, clouds or no clouds. Last night at the campground, it was family reunion time or something. During the day at least 4 travel trailers and 2 trucks without RVs arrived, and there was a large get together with children & adults and a couple of very happy dogs. Games were played, the people and the dogs ran around, and a good time was had by all. This morning you could’ve heard a pin drop, it was so quiet.

Driving map, Port aux Basques area, NL, 114 miles, 05/20/2023
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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

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A QUIET DAY.

Day 28 – It rained last night and was 44 degrees when we got up. Breezy with very little sun and lots of clouds, we stayed at the campground all day. We wanted to be with the girls and relax. We discovered that people that had camped near us in Nova Scotia at the Harbour Light Campground, are also here at Grand Codroy. It’s an older couple in a small travel trailer that parks next to a younger couple in a large travel trailer. We think that they are parents traveling all over with their son or daughter & spouse, nice!

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

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GOOD-BYE NOVA SCOTIA; HELLO NEWFOUNDLAND.

TRAVEL DAY

From: North Sydney/Cabot Trail KOA Campground, New Harris, NS.

To: Grand Codroy RV/Tent Camping, Doyle’s, Newfoundland (NL).

Day 27 – It was a long day today. We were up early again this morning in anticipation of the trip to NL. (NL = Newfoundland/Labrador. The two areas are grouped together into one province.) It was 47 degrees at 6 a.m. and mostly cloudy. No wind! That bodes well for this ferry trip which should last between 6 & 7 hours. Unlike the ferry trip in British Columbia, we won’t be able to access the RV during the ride. The kitties will be in the bedroom, their normal traveling place, with a litter box, food & water. We are required to stay above and cannot travel in the RV with them. In BC, they announced every two hours that people could visit their pets & access their RVs for 15 to 30 minutes during each announced time frame. The girls were much more relaxed with the visits.

40 miles (8:40) 63926-63966
Cumulative travels in Newfoundland 05/16/2023, 22 miles, 63944-63966
Cumulative travels from 04/20/2023 to 05/16/2023, 1,139 miles, 62827-63966
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Monday, May 15, 2023

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANN D.! WE HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!

TRAVEL DAY

From: Harbour Light Campground, Braeshore (near Pictou), NS.

To:North Sydney/Cabot Trail KOA Campground, New Harris, NS.

Day 26 – After a one-week stay at Harbour Light, we are traveling today to a different campground in Nova Scotia for a one-night stay. We enjoyed Harbour Light, and the next campground is also one we’ve been to before, a KOA campground with a great view over Bras d’Or Lake and the bridge that crosses over the lake. We will be about 20 minutes from the ferry terminal and the ferry that will take us to Newfoundland tomorrow. We weren’t the only ones leaving today. All the campers that arrived during our week-long stay are leaving today.

157 miles (4:10) 63768-63925
Cumulative travels from 04/20/2023 to 05/15/2023, 1098 miles, 62827-63925
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Sunday, May 14, 2023

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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY EVERYONE INCLUDING THOSE WITH PETS!

Day 25 – It had stopped raining this morning when we got up – 40 degrees & very windy. We watched some of the people camping near us pack up and leave; the weekend is ending. This included a near miss when campers decided to drive their travel trailer between us and the camper parked next to us, rather than using the road provided (which did not travel between any of the parked vehicles). Duh! We sat inside and watched while others handled it by yelling “watch out” and “whoa” and “stop” at each other. A day in the park!

It may not be raining, but it’s a pretty nasty day out. It’s after lunch now, 48 degrees, and the weather isn’t getting any better. We’ll probably not be going out for a drive.

For more detailed information about Harbour Light Campground, Braeshore, NS, click here.

Saturday, May 13, 2023

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A SLOW DAY.

Day 24 – Rainy & windy last night, 47 degrees at 8 a.m. this morning. It was a stay-at-home day with the rain and wind continuing plus thunderstorms in the afternoon. Java is afraid of thunder, so she wasn’t happy, but the rest of us relaxed. More people are coming into the campground every day. Most of them were getting set up in their seasonal “homes”. It’s keeping the owner very busy – quite a full time job, but he seems to like what he does. We’re hoping for better weather tomorrow for another drive. We leave here on Monday, stay one night in a campground near the ferry terminal in Sydney, NS, and thenTuesday we leave for Newfoundland.