So good to feel ground under my feet that isn't moving. I'm now in Bear River and it is just as magical as I remember it. Went for a walk with Ursula as a light rain was falling. It is green, green, green here, the lilacs are at their peak and there are also rhododendrons (one of my favourite plants).
The silence was so deep last night I could almost feel it on my skin. Ever had that feeling before?
The trip was pleasant and uneventful .. no flat tires, moose on the highway or speeding tickets. We went as far as Gananoque the first night where we spent the night at my friend Deb's place. It was hot so we pitched the tent in the backyard. And also went swimming in the St. Lawrence which was really a good idea on a hot summer evening.
Next day we were going to go as far as Quebec City but it was raining so we kept on going until the rain cleared. Had a cool but rainless night camping at Riviere du Loupe. It was a bit surreal -- our campground was down by the ferry dock and right across from "Chateau de Noel", a bit Christmas castle with towers and turrets lit up on into the night. And there was this motel that could only have been created in Quebec -- the Motel Loupi, name proclaimed in six foot high letters on the roof line. "Loupi"s picture was also on all the signs -- he looked more like a bear than a loup (wolf). I want to stay there someday just because it is just so ... out there. And also because Riviere du Loup is just down from the place where the St. Lawrence meets the Sageunay River ... the point where fresh water meets salt water. Lots of whale watching, tide pools, star fish and a really neat ecosystem.
The rest of the trip was long .. went all the way from Riviere du Loup (Quebec) through New Brunswick and all the way to Tremont Nova Scotia which is where my sister was going. Got in at 11 pm, I slept in Tony's (Cyndy's boyfriend) camper van and on the road to Bear River which was only an hour up the road.
Made a wonderful seafood chowder last night which I shared with my neighbour Robin, then made a really early night of it. Today I'm still getting settled in and am still in total amazement that I am going to be here in this wonderful place for three whole weeks.
More later. I need a bath -- my bathtub is a big old clawfoot next to a window looking out over the trees. I am being so well taken care of.
more later
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Victoria
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- Victoria Fenner
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- I started Heading to Central Blissville (this blog) in 2005 .. I was doing a lot of travelling and I was getting constant emails from people asking me "so which continent are you on now, Vic?" It's a very handy thing when I'm on the road .. ... this is the best way to keep track of me. The only time I don't update when I'm on the road is when there is no internet connection .. And when times are a little more slow, when I'm here in my little apartment in Canada, it's a record of my thoughts, feelings and ideas.
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Hi from Caledonia: Sounds like your are having a wonderful time. There is nothing like the smell of fresh air and green green trees that awakens the soul. This is so good for you.
I have been staying in Caledonia, but I have had no phone since Monday. I have been very cut off from the world except I have gone into the city to take advantage of your phone and your washing machine. I hung my laundry on your line. I love so much to hang clothes outside. Naturally it rained on them. Oh well! I still perfer it. Everything seems well at your place.
I have been thinking about your kitchen. I can see it painted yellow, orange and magenta. I think those colours would look great with your cupboards and the large walls. When you get back we can persue that further if you like.\
I must tell you. The book on Creativty has come to me at the most perfect time of my life. I am really open to this information presenty. Blessings Jo-Anna
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