Alls well that ends well...

I didn't have the energy to write last night when we arrived home, therefore I'll recap now.

It was a wonderful trip, Josie and I were so fortunate to have the beautiful weather that we had. The drive was long, but we managed to do it with no issues, except for that hellious speeding ticket in NB.

While driving home I was fortunate enough to witness the sun rise over the mighty appalacian mountains of Quebec, it really capped off such a great vacation.

I would normally be sad that an east coast trip is over, however it is different this time as I am able to lay down tonight, with Josie by my side, knowing that we have many, many years of adventures ahead of us. Who knows, perhaps a mini-josie will be with us on our next trip (because the world needs us to have a little josie-posie, not a Josh).

Until next time, take care, thanks for joining us.

Josh

C'est tres bien...

Presently we are driving through Quebec, just outside of Montreal. The weather has been pretty good. Come to think of it I don't think we saw a drop of rain the whole week.YAY FOR GOOD WEATHER!!
Nothing much to say this time around besides that I have really enjoyed the week. There is nothing that compares to relaxing time away with the one you love.
The only thing to complain about now is the bug bites that are only now starting to appear from our camping experience. SCRATCH...
Well I'm starting to get a bit drowsy..nap time?? Love ya babe!!

Taking the long road home..

Where to start? Well yesterday after a wonderful nights sleep we got back into the car again and headed out to Peggy's Cove. What an absolutly breathtaking sight! We walked around and took pictures for the longest time! Josh didn't even complain about me taking too long to get the shots I was looking for!Thanks baby!
After taking in all the sights at Peggy's cove we headed to Tantilion to pick up provisions for our camping excursion.
We then drove back in the direction of Peggy's Cove to find a campsite for the night. We found a cute little place right by the water in Glen Margaret. It was nice but too many bugs!!
We quickly put together our campsite so as not to get eaten alive. I put together nice beds in the tent as Josh cooked us some yummy steaks on the little BBQ we put together. Dinner was wonderful and Josh being the outdoorsman he is, made a great fire that seemed to keep the bugs further away.So proud of you!
In the morning we showered in a scary shower at the site..bugs..eww.. Soon after we packed up all our belongings and hit the road.
We then headed in the direction of Pictu, a very cute small town wher we had a nice visit with one of my oldest friends of all time Melissa. It was really nice to catch up and to see that she has done so good for herself..Proud of you girl!
I just realized that since I have been so tardy keeping up with the amount of blogs Josh is putting out here I had neglected to mention that the day before we made a stop in Oromocto, New Brunswick at the Shopper's to see some of the old staff I worked with. Not very many people are left or were working but it was very nice to see those of you who were!!!
At present we are driving through New Brunswick,,where if I'm good and if we make it early enough we might stop in at the Jungle Jim's where I used to work for some chicken wings!!!
I will end it here for now...
TA TA FOR NOW!!!

Dang it's dark out here

Wow, what a day! Peggys Cove was awesome (as ever). The beauty of that place never ceases to amaze me.

We took a nice long drive out in the backroads of Nova, had some great lunch at a small town diner.

We found a campsite about 45 mins from Halifax, basically were in the middle of nowhere, which is okay because I've never seen stars like this before.

I am pretty darn proud of the fire I built, as well as the steaks we cooked on the new little charcoal bbq we bought.

Well, its off to sleep again, we'll post more tomorrow.

Ps - Josie made up the tent really nice, it's like a mini room palace!

Josh

Quality Inn's are just that, Quality and more!

Haven't had a chance to post anything until now, this evening went by very quick.

We're now in Halifax, it's so great to be here, if I was ever given the chance to move here I would, hands down.

Had some delicious pizza, courtesy of King of Donair in Dartmouth, best pizzas and donairs in the world. Now were about to rest our heads in a real bed, at the Quality Inn, my favourite hotel chain. (I frequently stay with them in Montreal when on business).

Anyways, off to bed, Peggy's Cove tomorrow.

Josh

My Dad would be totally impressed...

Were now in Oromocto New Brunswick at Josie's old work, right beside it is a really old Canadian Tire store that recently shut down. I think I've seen bigger bathrooms than that store.

Anyways, we have a change of plans, we're going to go to Halifax for the night (yay hotel bed comfort), tomorrow we'll make our way to Cape Breton for a night of camping.

A weather report says 32 degrees tomorrow, I'm hoping it is in celcius or I'll be more angry than my brother is towards Alex Rios and Vernon Wells (baseball references are fun).

There is a whole lot of Canadian Forces happening around me right now (CFB Gagetown in near here) so I better go.

Josh

So much to say so little time...

To start off we made it through the night...I need to not watch scary movies..I was so sure we were going to be awaken by some crazy traveling straggler...lol.
We both woke up groggy so it was a great relief to find this truck stop with showers...clean showers might I add!!Yea!! Very greatful to have found this place!
So, we hit the road again..maybe a bit too hard since We got pulled over. 380 dollars later and Joshua is not a happy camper..but one coffee later he's doing much better!!
Just when we thought that things weren't going our way...I spotted a moose!! So we pull over, it runs into the woods, then comes out for a clear PHOTO OPP!!! It was great!!
Now that the excietment has passed we are driving along..watching our speed of course...So off we go...
Enjoy the day!! - certainly have!!!

So much to say so little time...

To start off we made it through the night...I need to not watch scary movies..I was so sure we were going to be awaken by some crazy traveling straggler...lol.
We both woke up groggy so it was a great relief to find this truck stop with showers...clean showers might I add!!Yea!! Very greatful to have found this place!
So, we hit the road again..maybe a bit too hard since We got pulled over. 380 dollars later and Joshua is not a happy camper..but one coffee later he's doing much better!!
Just when we thought that things weren't going our way...I spotted a moose!! So we pull over, it runs into the woods, then comes out for a clear PHOTO OPP!!! It was great!!
Now that the excietment has passed we are driving along..watching our speed of course...So off we go...
Enjoy the day!! - certainly have!!!

Reason number 534 why I loathe New Brunswick

I just got pulled over for speeding, which should come as a shock to everyone, including myself. The highway went from 120 km/h to 70 km/h without any warning... I was going 85 km/h... The ticket amount - 340 dollars.

If you're ever thinking about visiting, moving to, or even just web surfing New Brunswick, take my advice... 340 dollars will buy you a lot more happiness than 8 hours of driving through forests and unexciting scenery.

I promised Josie I wouldn't dwell on this, or swear, so this has been my venting.

Back to our regular program.

Josh

Truckers love clean showers

Just outside of Riviere du Loup in Quebec, took a 3 hour nap, woke up freezing cold, but also woke up to mountains! Now I am glad I took a nap to see the sun rising over those Appalacian wonders.

Just took a nice hot shower at a rest stop, Josie's in there now... Very clean place, hence the title of this post.

Felt so good to brush my teeth, ah the small things. Going to be 'trucking' it through to Nova from here, will post along the way.

Fyi - it's freakin' cold in Quebec.

Josh

Happy to be stuck with you!

"Yes it's true,yes it's true,
I'm so happy to be stuck with you, Cause I can see,I can see, that you're happy to be stuck with me" Mr. Huey Lewis

Yes it is true I am stuck with you...in this car...but I am happy to be stuck with you...just joking on the stuck thing...
Truthfully, I am really enjoying this trip so far! I am enjoying singing along to silly songs, holding your hand for hours on end, laughing together, at times making small talk about things such as "why is Country Style going out of business"?LOL!! Mostly I have loved the few quiet moments..quiet moments with the one you love are wonderful..and not because you don't have to listen to someone talk constantly but because when you are with your loved one it is a comfortable silence that you share. A time where you take in all the things around you, the scenery, the sounds of the wilderness around you, the feeling of the wind blowing through your hair and every smile that passes your partners lips. Silence is golden...whoever came up with that one was right on..

Well it is getting late so will end it here...

Goodnight and Good dreams
Xoxoxoxoxo

in La Belle Province

We made it through Montreal traffic alive, which is a miracle in itself. About half way between Montreal and Quebec City. Getting a bit chilly, but not too bad.

Fun Fact - I'm on xl coffee #2.

Will post more when away from sketchy rest stop and in QC.

ps - Jays lost, boo Red Sox.

Josh

Havelock FYI

Just left Havelock, did you know it is home to both the largest Jamboree in Canada and the largest collections of mullets in Canada? (Just kidding on the mullet part, kinda)

Josh

Good friends Good times!

So we have survived the morning at traffic court as Josh already mentioned...So much fun..sarcasim. But all jokes aside the day has actually gotten off to a good start. The weather has been great so far,fingers crossed that it will stay that way. Great tunes courtesy of many hours in front of the computer putting together the perfect compilations! Also we haven't hurt eachother yet..which I take as a good sign!
We just left Peterborough. :(
Had a wonderful visit with my dear friend Chrystal, her boyfriend Wendel and her adorable little man WHO IS SO GROWN UP AND WALKING!!! It had been so long..so long that I just dropped off the Christmas presents that have been occupying closet space in our small room...Shout out to. Chrystal and the memory of the grandma sweater that you are obviously still harbouring hard feelings over..LOL!!
Well I fear that Josh is feeling neglected as I sit here typing on this rediculously small blackberry keyboard..aragh...So I will end it here for now...
BYE BYE DEAR FRIENDS!!!!
Xoxoxoxoxoxox

Mr. Lube, right before my eyes...

I am currently sitting here in the hot sun of peterborough awaiting my car's oil change.

Court went okay this morning, the prosecutor couldn't dismiss the charge as I had an expired sticker that was far beyond exception. He was a really nice guy though, he lowered the fine to just 80 dollars all in, so I was still happy with the result.

Josie is at her friends place right now, I figured she'd have more fun there than sitting here listening to the clicks of my blackberry buttons.

Everytime I get an oil change I feel as though my car is brand new, I should probably get it done more often.

A big shout out to my Aunt Sharon, who is following our adventure through this site. We hope you all continue to follow us as we begin the long voyage rather soon.

Final thought - the Jay's take on the Red Sox tonight, I hope I can find a station that broadcasts it.

Josh

It's 6am, so tired...

I just realized that I have the ability to post using my blackberry, I am not the techie that people give me credit for so this post may not be the colour I will usually post in.

It's now 6am, Tuesday, while the world prepares to head back to work after a beautiful May 2-4 weekend, Josie and I are getting ready to hit the road to Newmarket.

I'm a bit nervous about this court thing this morning, even though it's only a small ticket that means nothing, paranoia is my specialty.

It's a beautiful morning here in downtown Toronto, I can actually hear the birds chirping down below and the warm sun breathing new life across the landscape of this metropolis. I hope this weather holds up, I'm sure it will.

Anyways, enjoy your Tuesday, we'll post again sometime soon.

Josh

Welcome to our adventure...

It's Monday, Victoria Day in Canada, a day of relaxation and for Josie and I, a day of preparation. After over 6 months of being engaged, we have decided to pack our things and hit the road on an Atlantic Canadian adventure to Cape Breton.

We will be embarking on our voyage beginning tomorrow morning, after a brief appearance in a Newmarket traffic courtroom to dispute a ticket (fyi always remember to get your licence plate sticker). We will be travelling from Newmarket to Peterborough to visit with a friend of ours and then will be on the road for the 2000km journey to the heart of the Atlantic, Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

The weather forecast is showing that we are in store for sunny weather, albeit some cold nights, however it should be an exciting adventure. We will be camping, which is a change for me, as my step mother pointed out last night, I am not exactly a nature-type person... I am exciting to travel again and to be reunited with the province I came to cherish over the years.

After much analysis (read "paranoia"), I am confident that my ol' trusty Cavalier will hold up on the long drive, the temperature shouldn't be too warm to cause over heating (as experienced on my last Florida trip) and with new brakes and tires, I think we're good to go.

Both Josie and I will be updating this little piece of internet real estate while we travel, hopefully there will be adequate wireless coverage for the laptop, if there isn't then we'll post once we get in range of coverage. To make things a little more interesting (and hopefully efficient) we will be using different colours for our posts, I will use blue, whilst Josie will use a colour yet to be determined (she will be comparing colour swatches this afternoon I suppose).

In any case, please comment on our postings if you'd like, we are glad to have you join our adventure.

PS - the Jays just got a homerun...

All our best,

Josh (and Josie).