Author: Nick

Boat Ride

We left the Halifax area early on Wednesday, August 13.  We stopped for a lobster lunch just before the bridge onto Cape Breton after tangling briefly with Johnny (see below).  We were at the ferry terminal with plenty of time and had a good crossing, but with no wifi on board we did fall behind on posting.  Here are some of the trip pics:

A brief encounter with Johnny – see also
http://www.greatcanadianadventuretour.com/2011/10/johnny-fabulous-aulds-cove-nova-scotia/

Lining up for the Ferry

Waiting to Board the Ferry

On Board, Awaiting Departure

Heading Out

Underway, with a Nice Breeze

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Allagash

Up reasonably early today (Monday, August 11) and on the road to Portland Maine to visit Allagash Brewery.  Allagash is all about Belgian styled beers which are all dry to very dry; pretty perfect if you’re trying to keep relatively low carb.  And they are delightful.

This has to be the original from ~1989.  We’re sure we’ve seen it before!

We asked where we should go to lunch nearby and they said Michael Jackson 
recommended this place in his books.  Who were we to argue with that.
 

From Portland we drove to the small town of Orland.  Very nice folks at the B&B but when we took our walk we agreed that despite the more northerly location, one could almost hear banjo music (this only makes sense if you saw the movie).
Orland House Bed & Breakfast – http://www.orlandhousebb.com
We did take a walk and found an interesting little dam that separated the Orland river from the tidal flow
Tidal Flow (low tide)
Old Guy Looking at Tidal Flow
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The Journey Begins

We are on the road.  We were up early, took Sasha for a short walk, then Janet took her to Ted’s.  She will sojourn with Ted for a week then Dan and Shelly will dogs-sit for the final 11 days of our trip.

Ditch the Bitch
Janet at Ted's to Ditch the Bitch before Leaving

With Sasha under control we left for the lakehouse to clean up after a group that rented last week and prepare for another group that won the week at the International House Gala Silent Auction last October.  That took longer than expected so it was 4:00 before we were back on the road.

On the Road Agin

Meanwhile we are hearing that red-necks are now squating in our driveway back at Waxhaw.  Something about preparing the camper for the hunt camp or some such thing.  No doubt a letter from the HOA is on the way.

Squatters Making themselves at Home in Waxhaw

Heading for Christianbourg VA where we expect to arrive around 8:00 (~60 minutes from now as I write this).

Nick – 8/9/14