Oct 5, 2009 - Gander to Channel-Port-aux-Basques

Our drive across the island was highlighted by NOTHING - just lots of rainy, windy driving and the same road construction we saw going in the other direction.Our drive across the island was highlighted by NOTHING - just lots of rainy, windy driving and the same road construction we saw going in the other direction....

Sep 30, 2009 - "From Bonavista, to Vancouver Island"

From Gander we headed over to the western side of the island and ended up at Bonavista, the point where John Cabot came ashore and claimed the place for England and Henry VII. ... More beautiful scenery, including a stop to explore on some white sand beaches, some lverly trees changing colour, and driving through Terra Nova National Park.From Gander we headed over to the western side of the island and ended up at Bonavista, the point where John Cabot came ashore and claimed the place for England and Henry VII. ... More beautiful scenery, including a stop to explore on some white sand beaches, some lverly trees changing colour, and driving through Terra Nova National Park....

Aug 8, 2009 - Gander, NL (Day 2) - Layover

(Ron Writing) Elena has had a rash and itching the past three days and it seems to be getting worse. This morning we went to the emergency room of the Gander hospital. ... After waiting for six hours the doctor finally saw her and gave her a shot for the itching.(Ron Writing) Elena has had a rash and itching the past three days and it seems to be getting worse. This morning we went to the emergency room of the Gander hospital. ... After waiting for six hours the doctor finally saw her and gave her a shot for the itching....

Aug 7, 2009 - Gander, NL - Travel on a Rainy Day

(Ron Writing) We had very heavy rain during the night but by morning it was back to a light intermittent drizzle. Back on TCH we headed northwest and made it to Gander by late afternoon. ... We’re parked at the Wal*Mart in Gander for the night. ... We stopped at that same vegetable stand on TCH where we stopped last Sunday on our way to St.(Ron Writing) We had very heavy rain during the night but by morning it was back to a light intermittent drizzle. Back on TCH we headed northwest and made it to Gander by late afternoon. ... We’re parked at the Wal*Mart in Gander for the night. ... We stopped at that same vegetable stand on TCH where we stopped last Sunday on our way to St....

Jul 20, 2009 - Gander

We arrived in Gander in the early afternoon, and after setting up, went for a quick tour of the town. ... Gander made it's name two ways: During WW II, aircraft, particlarly bombers, to assist Britain in the war effort couldn't be shipped - too slow, and too bulky, so they were flown from Gander to Ireland, and then on to Britain. ... The second "making" of Gander was the day of the attacks on The Twin Towers on 9/11. ... 6500 people were diverted to Gander when the North American air space was shut down completely. ... Kudos to Gander. ...

Jul 17, 2009 - Day 39 Appleton, Newfoundland

We left St John early this morning and drove as far as Thorburn Lake.We left St John early this morning and drove as far as Thorburn Lake....

Jul 15, 2009 - Gander, NL (Day 3) - A Relaxing Day

(Ron Writing) We had intended to leave Gander today but when we stopped by the library to use the internet this morning Elena noticed they had a very large selection of magazines that interest her. ... So we decided to spend another relaxing day here.(Ron Writing) We had intended to leave Gander today but when we stopped by the library to use the internet this morning Elena noticed they had a very large selection of magazines that interest her. ... So we decided to spend another relaxing day here....

Jul 14, 2009 - Gander, NL (Day 2) - Quiet Day

(Ron Writing) We spent the day in Gander. ... This morning we found the only laundromat in town, a very neat one, and took care of that chore.(Ron Writing) We spent the day in Gander. ... This morning we found the only laundromat in town, a very neat one, and took care of that chore....

Jul 13, 2009 - Gander, NL - Scenic Drive to Fortune Harbour

(Ron Writing) This morning we continued east on TCH a short distance to Bishop’s Falls. After returning to Bishop’s Falls we continued east on TCH to Gander. ... We found the library and used the WiFi for awhile before heading over to Wal*Mart where we are parked for the night.(Ron Writing) This morning we continued east on TCH a short distance to Bishop’s Falls. After returning to Bishop’s Falls we continued east on TCH to Gander. ... We found the library and used the WiFi for awhile before heading over to Wal*Mart where we are parked for the night....

Jul 3, 2009 - Goosey, Goosey...

We then drove down to Gander to collect some tea and parked up for the evening in a trailer park. ... It sounds quite busy outside, not what we have been used to for the last week.We then drove down to Gander to collect some tea and parked up for the evening in a trailer park. ... It sounds quite busy outside, not what we have been used to for the last week....

Jul 15, 2008 - GhostTown

Overnight it rains like a bastard. Well, it doesn’t appear to be clearing up so down comes the tent, load up and I make my way to Gander. ... They are a far cry from Norah’s world famous liver and onions! So I push onto Gander check in, scout around town for a bit to find the Aviation Museum which I will take in tomorrow. ... But, a few words on Newfoundland, pronounced, “Newfndlnd”.Overnight it rains like a bastard. Well, it doesn’t appear to be clearing up so down comes the tent, load up and I make my way to Gander. ... They are a far cry from Norah’s world famous liver and onions! So I push onto Gander check in, scout around town for a bit to find the Aviation Museum which I will take in tomorrow. ... But, a few words on Newfoundland, pronounced, “Newfndlnd”....

Sep 11, 2007 - Targa Newfoundland

:-) We spent all day today following the Newfoundland Targa race throughout Gander and surrounding area. ... Once all the cars had whizzed by we hopped in Rob's Subaru and headed towards Gander to watch the start of another leg. ... We then finished the day in Gander where all the cars were gathered in the city's arena and the public was welcomed to mingle with the drivers. ...