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Cross-Canada from west to east

a travel blog by Lucy Munn

Well, It'll be a working vacation. Driving from Alberta to Cape Breton, and doing massage therapy out there. I'll also be travelling around the Maritimes once I'm out there...I've been as East as Lake of the Woods, so I'm excited to visit some other beautiful spots in our grand country. I leave Calgary July 1 2007, and return, um, whenever...mid September? We'll see

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getting ready

Calgary, Canada

So, yeah, I've got the camera (now just have to learn how to use it). and I probably should buy some bug spray and oh yes, get some more maps I suppose. Might help. Really, I'm travelling alone and winging it for the most part. I've had very good travels and luck in the past with that philosophy. But, I've got three weeks before I head out, so I probably won't post again until I'm underway.... Going across Canada has been a desire for some years now. And having the opportunity to work a little in Cape Breton has meant it's happenin'! Yippee!!!

OK, I'll be back here on blogabond perhaps July 1/07- 5 am, a pre-take-off moment...
love,
lucy

permalink written by  Lucy Munn on June 8, 2007 from Calgary, Canada
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Crossed the Continent!

Fredericton, Canada

well, left Calgary on sunday, am in New Brunswick today, Thursday night. Not much time or energy to write. The drive has been long. spent some time in Ottawa, and also the old part of Quebec City. will post photos later, this joint is closing soon. Weather cloudy and cool, so driving etc very comfortable. More writing tomorrow, from perhaps Frederickton.
best wishes to us all.
lucy

permalink written by  Lucy Munn on July 5, 2007 from Fredericton, Canada
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Atlantic Canada is beautiful!

Charlottetown, Canada

Well, just crossed Confederation Bridge into PEI. Am at the tourist info centre, and time on the computer is limited. will attempt to get to a public library next week to post photos and stories. Was in Moncton yesterday, got sucked into spending $5. to experience the "Magnetic Hill" yes, and one of the teenagers running the site took a wee recording of it with my camera... also in Moncton, had to stop and take a picture of the Macdonald's sign, which said: The McLobster is Back! No, I didn't get one. Because I can imagine what they do to the poor things...
weather has been cloudy/sunny, and relatively cool. perfect driving weather.
today, I'll travel east on the #1 across PEI, visit Little Sands (where some ancestors settled), then ferry back across to Nova Scotia, and settle into a campground (the Provincial ones are the best, will write about the private one I stayed at in Limoges, Quebec, later)... Tomorro I'll be in Cape Breton!
love to all,
lucy

permalink written by  Lucy Munn on July 7, 2007 from Charlottetown, Canada
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Nova Scotia again...

Pictou, Canada

Mmmm, crossed the Northumberland Strait by ferry (75 minutes), with a glorious 5 minute thunderstorm to begin with, then magnificent clouds and rainbow above the sea. Now in Pictou, Nova Scotia, the sun is shining again, just in time for me to set up camp. I think I may find some lobster to eat for my supper.Today the Lobster Carnival begins. Will be meeting up with Pam tomorrow in Sydney. Then up we go to Dingwall, Cape Breton Island.

permalink written by  Lucy Munn on July 7, 2007 from Pictou, Canada
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in Sydney, Cape Breton!

Sydney, Canada

Well, here I am at the lovely Sydney Harbour. The drive all through eastern Canada has been wonderful, and I'll be able to post some pics later today. Also, tonight I'll be staying at the Markland Resort, and will sometime this week go on a whale watching tour.
having a fantastic and spiritually productive time! weather is cloudy, coolish - my favorite. Have met up with Pam and she's wonderful. Ate scallops but no lobster yet. Maybe tonight.
love to all,
Lucy

permalink written by  Lucy Munn on July 9, 2007 from Sydney, Canada
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Pictures for y'all

Sydney, Canada

well folks, I'm off to Markland Resort now. probably won't be able to post for a while.
For anyone interested, the distance I've driven so far is: 5684 km. And, I've spent $405. on gas and bought 1 Litre of oil. Hope you like the pics.
All's well.
-lucy

permalink written by  Lucy Munn on July 9, 2007 from Sydney, Canada
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listening to music

Cheticamp, Canada

listening to some local musicians sing, play, tell stories to the tourists in Cheticamp, Cape Breton. everything is so mellow here. weather cloudy and very, very windy, and quite warm out too. Said hello to a gorgeous female moose who was eating roadside on one of my drives. was fooling around with my camera (i`ve left the manual in Calgary, doh!), and «i accidentally re-formatted the memory card, hence all the photos i took. oh well, i`ll be here all summer, and won`t make that mistake again. The Cabot Trail is indeed very beautiful, «i[m enjoying all. oh yeah, for anyone who might benefit from knowing this, Roger`s Wireless has no coverage up here , but do in Sydney...So, ive had to buy a new phone for the summer.
All`s great
love to all.
lucy

permalink written by  Lucy Munn on July 12, 2007 from Cheticamp, Canada
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mmmmm, lobster....

Dingwall, Canada

yes, had a freshly steamed lobster for breakfast today, courtesy of the chef at the Markland. well, I DID bring him a bunch of wild strawberries yesterday... The weather is sunny and hot, and I'm in Ingonish today. I have had a very relaxing time here so far but will begin doing massage therapy in earnest this week. and maybe hiking too. All is lovely here. Not sure when I'll get a chance to post more photos, sometime mid-week perhaps. Went to a Ceiladh last night (gaelic for live music I think). Two talented brothers playing fiddle and piano. ummm, really well done, but the jigs and the riels and them other bits all blended... 'til I couldn't really distinguish them anymore...and I felt silly sitting on a chair throughout. seems that stuff was made for dancing. The history, scenery, people, etc etc are all wonderful.
take care everybody,
lucy

permalink written by  Lucy Munn on July 14, 2007 from Dingwall, Canada
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Meditation this morning..

Dingwall, Canada

hmmm, there are some new photos for you folks to look at. Be sure to click on them for enlargement and description. Am having a quiet day. It's been sunny and hot...and my friend Pam has left to be with her family and plan her brother's funeral. He died two days ago. I've seen a few more animals, a bald eagle, some bats, and some fireflies each night. Also blue herons and sea birds... And, the night sky is fantastic. I'll be sure to hang out by the beach at night around Aug. 12th. the Persiod Meteor shower reaches it's peak then. The morning meditation was wonderful, I took a photo in about the middle of it...
so, things is quiet...
will write again end of week

with love,
lucy


permalink written by  Lucy Munn on July 17, 2007 from Dingwall, Canada
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Gone Fishin'

Dingwall, Canada

Mmmm, fresh Mackerel (see Photo). about a dozen of us went out sunday morning, caught a total of about 400 of the fishes, jigging style. The fish are about 8 to 12 inches long, have a silvery body with a pretty blue design. Not too gruesome to catch and de-hook, usually. Charlie took Satuko and I out there, paid our admittance fee, and enjoyed the boat ride. We went from Bay St Lawrence north to Meat Cove and settled to fish. The weather was sunny and warm, the folk friendly as ever. Everyone was welcome to take home as many fishes as they wanted. I was the only one who wanted to though (the other fish will be sold for bait). All I had for transporting the critters was my rain poncho, which did a lovely job of it and washed out well afterward too, I must say. Chef Norman at the Markland gave me a refresher on cleaning the fish, then heated up his grill. yum. lemon juice, sea salt and pepper, and minutes later, the freshest fish I ever ate. Delicious. Right away. I don't recommend keeping it in the fridge too long, although there's a kitty cat nearby who enjoys it....

permalink written by  Lucy Munn on July 25, 2007 from Dingwall, Canada
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