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Date:         Sun, 5 Aug 2012 22:23:05 -0230
Reply-To:     Theodore Hoekman <thoekman@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Theodore Hoekman <thoekman@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Great Eastern American/Canadian Road Trip
Comments: To: craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CAH3v19LDiHtMEM6siOVrADBGt1sFuFDZ_0MtGqs3kPS7y2z3rA@mail.gmail.com>
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Newfoundland has some quite extraordinary things to see, spectacular maritime seacoast and a lot of history. Being a bit of an archaeology enthusiast I would highlight the L' Anse aux Meadows Viking site and recreation of their settlement on the northern pennisula, and on the way to or way back a quick ferry trip to Blanc Sablon on the Labrador coast to see the Red Bay site of the Basque Whaling settlement actually probably pre-Columbian. They kept it secret so nobody else could horn in on their trade. In summer you can take the Argentia ferry which lands about 90 km from St. John's, and after looking at the East coast sights head back West on the Trans-Canada to the above named sights, and then back to mainland via Channel Port aux Basque. That ferry runs year round. The ferries are quite expensive, especially the Argentia ferry which is a long boat ride (14+ hours) and a short drive to St. John's the population center of the province. Port aux Basque is a short boat trip 4-6 hrs depending on weather conditions, and over 900 km to St. John's. I am in NL right now, but expect to be heading back to Ontario before too much longer, am converting an automatic transmission 95 VW Winnebago to manual, about half way through the transplant.

Regards,

Ted

Theodore Hoekman thoekman@gmail.com 19 York St. Newbury, ON N0L 1Z0 (519)719-0342 Blog:http://Tedspassivesolarhouse.wordpress.com

On 2012-08-05, at 9:24 AM, craig cowan wrote:

> Several years ago I posted to this list that i was heading out to > Nevada for a summer, and looking for cool people and places to meet in > between. The result was amazing, driveways to camp in, amazing > suggestions, and some now well established friendships that have stood > the tests of time. > Due to constantly adjusting life situations, I have some time on my > hands. Starting August 17th, I finish up work in Rye NY with a fully > loaded Sunroof Syncro with full westy interior, bostig engine, solar > panels, and hopefully fridge...... but not much of any destination. > I want to spend some of my hard earned money and trek around the north > east, hopefully heading into canada for at least a chunk of it. > Two to five weeks is the plan. > Does anyone have any suggestions of wonderful sights or experiences in > the NH, Maine, VT areas? Nova Scotia? Newfounland? Etc. > Does anyone live in these areas with a driveway that can occupy a > transient traveler overnight? > > Thanks again for all the support on my many adventures over the years. > By the time this trip is done, i'll be able to say I made it through > more than half the states in a VW bus (But all the states by other > means). > > -Craig Cowan > '87 SUNROOF Syncro Westy > '90 GL > '85 Residence


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