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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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Lobster Dinner

Dingwall, Canada

Went to a dinner party at Ham's house last night. Ate with Satoko, Ham, Elizabeth, Joanna and John. Great dinner, wine, desert, lovely company. Everyone there had travelled quite a bit, hence some great conversation. Today it's hot and sunny. going to the swimming pool I think. oh yeah, one of those photos really does have a bald eagle in it..really. Meeting some great people. Going to another ceilidh tonight and on Sunday, a play: The Spirit of Aspy Bay, written by and performed by locals... mmm, am enjoying the pristine air, sea and the quiet. The only part of the Cabot Trail I haven't seen is in Baddeck, which I'm planning to visit next week. Also, will be back in Sydney for shopping and banking next week.
that's it for now.
love to all,
lucy

permalink written by  Lucy Munn on July 27, 2007 from Dingwall, Canada
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Ingonish, Canada

Today I met Gord, riding that fantastic bike (see pictures). The bike is called a Penny-Farthing...named so because of the large wheel (penny) and the small wheel...It was built in Coventry, England 130 years ago. Gord is riding the Cabot Trail on this bike, was taking a breather when I stopped to speak with him. Amazing guy. Can do this obviously because he's ridden most of his life...and despite by-pass surgery a year ago and sore knees, he's up for it. The bike has no gears, and the brake is just above the back wheel. To go down the mountains, he puts his chest onto the seat, and one foot on a wee ledge, while the other foot uses the brake. Yeah.

permalink written by  Lucy Munn on August 8, 2007 from Ingonish, Canada
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It's Blueberry season...

Ingonish, Canada

yup, I went out with Satoko yesterday and picked about 8 lbs of wild organic blueberries. Yum. Sharing them with the Markland folk. I've been busier out here, and becoming quite attached to some of the people too. Survived a windy, rainy storm last week, alas, no pictures of it. Posted some more pictures today, but some were unable to get uploaded, so will have to try again later, or show people when I get home...
umm, what else? -been collecting some stones, and have done a hike at least every other day. Oh, and the Persiod Meteor Shower was nice on sunday night. The sky was perfectly clear, I was on the beach until after midnight and saw several meteors. Another lovely event, I went to a concert by Chris Norman and David Greenberg. Baroque flute and violin in the first half, then some traditional celtic stuff, also really great. Taped by CBC(2), the concert will be broadcast on one of the upcoming Canada Live shows. I highly recommend listening. Never ever have I heard violin like that...and the wooden flute playing was exquisite.
Got your postcard, N, thanks for that.
take care everybody.
lucy

permalink written by  Lucy Munn on August 14, 2007 from Ingonish, Canada
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Back through the US!

Calgary, Canada

OK folks...for those of you who've been paying attention, anyway, I drove home through the states....went from Dingwall, Nova Scotia down through Sydney, then over to New Brunswick (stayed in Frederickton), and then on through Quebec, and Ontario...yes, drove the 401 through Toronto (no sweat), and down to Niagara Falls, and into New York. Phew. Then drove across and thru Pennsilvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois (Chicago during the morning rush-hour, that was truly a rush!)...and then on up north and west thru Wisconsin, North Dakota, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. Wow! Am amazed. My whole trip lasted about 8 weeks. I'd recommend it to anyone. Have posted some new pics. Next trip? hmmm, was considering Thailand. We'll see......
love.
lucy

permalink written by  Lucy Munn on September 4, 2007 from Calgary, Canada
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