ON THE ROAD AGAIN

As Wille so aptly said it....
"On the road again,
Just can't wait to get on the road again
like a band of gypsies we go down the highway
We're the best of friends
insisting that the world keep turning our way
AND WE CAN'T WAIT TO GET ON THE ROAD AGAIN"
ROAD TRIP- a journey via automobile

I guess driving the 22,500 miles to the Arctic Ocean last summer wasn't enough. So after overpacking the SUV again we are off and running to celebrate the open road. This year we are headed to the Eastern half of the good ol'USA on up to St. Edwards Island and Newfoundland. More family, friends, Fishers, faith and forests. Will we qualify as Professional Road Trippers? Is this the Baby Boomer version of hitchhiking? Does Dashboarding count as exercise? So glad I can pack the "extras" and not pay "extra" and so love not having to stand in line to take off my shoes to change states. Besides it's an excellent way to shed some skin and live out loud. Check out the schedule and see if you're on the trip tick. Our most valuable souvenir are the hugs and stories we can't wait to share. Look over at the archived blogs on the right side as it stores the "older" blog entries there....don't want you to miss the trip from day one!

CONFIRMED ROADIES

After last summers "once in a life time road trip" we were hooked-if bored one evening see pamelacollins.blogspot.com (North to Alaska) for sordid details. There are plenty of reasons to hit the road and celebrate America's (and Canada too!) cultural heritage and natural wonders. Although we haven't experienced the meandering version-our trip is kinda planned and suits our purpose. Our focus are the FIVE F'S (family, friends, fishers, faith, forests). With the blessing of health and time we are free to visit and experience our F's. We have also learned the way to a healthy life style on a long road trip....goal for this trip is to eat green and healthy- no more Bubba's Jerky and Corn Dogs. Bubba is even bringing his Vita Mixer. Nothing like a Slimey I mean green smoothie to start the day off. Pleep only indulges in the banana smoothies...no green for the Pleepmeister. And yes there has been a new addition to the Collins Road Family- Pleep now has a sister- Pleetisha (aka Sis). After he laid down the rules of the road to Sis and made it clear who is in charge of this rig she smiled sweetly and said "you bet Bro!" So come along for the ride- Happy Trails!


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Tuesday, October 5, 2010

DAY 44 NEWFOUNDLAND WILDERNESS PARADISE

WELCOME TO THE VIKING TRAIL
This is definitely a place to loose your inner tourist and find your inner traveller.  Talk about authentic fishing villages...

Well this place is certainly off the beaten path.   NEWFIE is located 3.5 hrs west of Greenwich and hence has it's own time zone.  Oddest thing they are 1.5 hrs ahead of east coast time.  Not one hour, not two hrs.  1.5.   This former colony became a part of Canada in 1949 and in 2001 combined with Labrador to become the newest province- NEWFOUNDLAND LABRADOR.  The population is 510,000 (90% live on Newfie) and actually has decreased since the 1986 census (586k).  It is triangular in shape (250 miles each side) and covers 42,030 square miles- about the size of Tennessee, Virginia or Bulgaria.  But how about the Alaskan comparison-  which has 698,473 residents on 586,412  square miles.

Welcome to wilderness paradise. Breath often and at will because with enough coastline wrapped around this province to stretch back and forth across Canada 4 times-there is no shortage of breathing room!  The province has it's own motto:  "SEEK YE FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD".  MATHEW 6:33  A place of God, spirits and seaside splendor.  We are lovin it. 

THE ARCHES PROVINCIAL PARK  
The Arches showcase a geological formation formed over millions of years, as a result of glacial action, wind and water erosion.  Sever storms continue to slowly change and erode the Arches.  In the future they'll probably be reduced to rock pillars or sea stacks.  And aren't they so different from Arches National Park we saw last summer out in hot and dry Utah...same idea about those glaciers.

A place to find inspiration for sure.


THE WESTERN BROOK POND
A hike to the cruise ship?  We need to walk in 2 miles to get to the pond Bubba?  No Disneyland trams to get us there??  Nope Boca...march.  Follow me honey.  Don't worry I'll carry your bag with 50lbs of who knows what you have in there...for a 2.5 hr cruise.

This area is the most northern section of the Appalachian mountains.  Surrounded by steep rock-2000ft high.  The water is absolutely pristine- no human impact.  Just a little moose here and there...

Yes, massive billion year old cliffs.
Bubba's new NEWFIE BUDDY...actually lived in Florida for 20 years and met a Newfie lass married and has lived up here the past 20 plus years-lovin it!  They say some people come here to loose themselves and others to find themselves.  I think both apply to Boca and Bubba.

Another Long & Winding Road

Another Long & Winding Road
3,300 Miles Is A Short Haul For This Crowd