Sep 4, 2009 - Camping on Bras d'Ore Lake

Ben Eoin RV Park on the shores of Bras d'Ore Lake. A great spot to R&R for a few days before taking the Ferry to Port A Basque NFL from North Sydney NS. ... ended up a Don Cherry's Pub in Sydney. ...

Sep 3, 2009 - Fortress of Louisbourg

Fortress of Louisbourg.Fortress of Louisbourg....

Aug 19, 2009 - Sydney, Nova Scotia - Back in Sydney

(Ron Writing) We had a long day today. We arrived in Sydney around 12:30 AM and headed over to the Wal*Mart to spend the night. ... The trip over seemed longer at night but the sea was calm and the ride was very smooth.(Ron Writing) We had a long day today. We arrived in Sydney around 12:30 AM and headed over to the Wal*Mart to spend the night. ... The trip over seemed longer at night but the sea was calm and the ride was very smooth....

Aug 17, 2009 - Cabot Trail going South

The drive down The Cabot Trail is not only beautiful but filled with twist and turns and ups and downs. In Sydney at the info center they have a large fiddle on display and I got info on the fortress at Louisbourg and the Alexander Graham Bell museum. ... We spent the night at the light house park after walking around the wharf so Guinness could check to see what the fishermen where catching.The drive down The Cabot Trail is not only beautiful but filled with twist and turns and ups and downs. In Sydney at the info center they have a large fiddle on display and I got info on the fortress at Louisbourg and the Alexander Graham Bell museum. ... We spent the night at the light house park after walking around the wharf so Guinness could check to see what the fishermen where catching....

Jul 26, 2009 - Return from the Rock (Newfoundland)

Shortly after departure we were advised another ferry had been delayed and since there is only one berth for the ferries in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, we would be delayed. ... In spite of our slow speed crossing, we arrived in the North Sydney area while the delayed ferry was still in the berth. ... We have returned to the Arms of Gold RVP in North Sydney and hope to arrange for repairs of our fifth wheel tomorrow. ... Not sure if I previously mentioned the problem with the front landing gear but the motor went out about 3 weeks ago and I ordered a new one from Stones RV in Sydney, Nova Scotia which was supposed to take about two weeks to arrive. ...

Jul 9, 2009 - Sydney, NS - Back to Sydney

(Ron Writing) We had planned to drive around the remaining portion of the Ceilidh Trail around the southeast part of Cape Breton but a couple residents in Gabarus advised against it telling us it really wasn’t very scenic nor was there a lot to see. So we decided to head back to Sydney. ... We arrived in Sydney late morning and spent a relaxing day enjoying the beautiful harbor area. ... Elena walked over to the library for awhile and I took a walk on the waterfront and caught up on some computer work.(Ron Writing) We had planned to drive around the remaining portion of the Ceilidh Trail around the southeast part of Cape Breton but a couple residents in Gabarus advised against it telling us it really wasn’t very scenic nor was there a lot to see. So we decided to head back to Sydney. ... We arrived in Sydney late morning and spent a relaxing day enjoying the beautiful harbor area. ... Elena walked over to the library for awhile and I took a walk on the waterfront and caught up on some computer work....

Jul 5, 2009 - Sydney, NS (Day 2) - Relaxing in Sydney

(Ron Writing) After a couple very long days of driving and exploring we needed a day of rest. We spent the day in Sydney just taking it easy. ... We went to the visitor center to obtain information about the city and also took a walk along the waterfront and the downtown area when the sun came out so beautifully this afternoon.(Ron Writing) After a couple very long days of driving and exploring we needed a day of rest. We spent the day in Sydney just taking it easy. ... We went to the visitor center to obtain information about the city and also took a walk along the waterfront and the downtown area when the sun came out so beautifully this afternoon....

Jul 4, 2009 - ferry to Nova Scotia

July 4, 2009 Happy July 4th Today we only drove about 20 miles to catch the ferry back to Nova Scotia, we got on the newest ferry called The Atlantic Vision, it looks like you are on a cruise ship they have made them so much nicer. The ferry ride was about 4 hours and when we arrived in Sydney, Nova Scotia it was raining we only drove about 3 miles to an Arm of Gold RV park and set up the trailer in the rain then planned on staying in for the night. ... Weather foggy in Newfoundland and raining in Nova Scotia.July 4, 2009 Happy July 4th Today we only drove about 20 miles to catch the ferry back to Nova Scotia, we got on the newest ferry called The Atlantic Vision, it looks like you are on a cruise ship they have made them so much nicer. The ferry ride was about 4 hours and when we arrived in Sydney, Nova Scotia it was raining we only drove about 3 miles to an Arm of Gold RV park and set up the trailer in the rain then planned on staying in for the night. ... Weather foggy in Newfoundland and raining in Nova Scotia....

Jul 4, 2009 - Sydney, NS - Touring the Cabot Trail

(Ron Writing) We spent all day driving the Cabot Trail scenic route that circles Cape Breton NP. At Southaven, NS, near the south end of the Cabot Trail, we turned west onto Highway 105 and drove a short distance to Sydney, NS where we are at Wal*Mart for the night. ... It was cloudy all day and we had some fog and rain on the east side of Cape Breton.(Ron Writing) We spent all day driving the Cabot Trail scenic route that circles Cape Breton NP. At Southaven, NS, near the south end of the Cabot Trail, we turned west onto Highway 105 and drove a short distance to Sydney, NS where we are at Wal*Mart for the night. ... It was cloudy all day and we had some fog and rain on the east side of Cape Breton....

Jun 20, 2009 - Newfoundland

June 20, 2009 beginning mileage 137643 ending 137669 I woke about 5:00a.June 20, 2009 beginning mileage 137643 ending 137669 I woke about 5:00a....

Jun 19, 2009 - Sydney

June 19, 2009 beginning mileage 137319 ending 137643 Today we left Halifax and headed to Sydney to check on getting on the ferry, we drove about 3 hours and the truck started shifting in and out on it’s own when it was under a strain, it got bad enough the we decided we better stop in Truro where we knew there was a Dodge dealer and have it checked out. ... We got there about 11:00 was able to speak to a mechanic right away and him and Buddy took it for a test drive, he put a machine on it and decided he thought the torque converter was locking in and out so he disconnected and Buddy took it for a test drive and it had no power it was taking off in third gear so we knew that wasn’t going to work so he re-connected and sent us on our way and we haven’t had any trouble since, we got back on the road about 3:00 and drove on up to Sydney. ... We made our reservations for the 8:00 ferry Saturday morning, as it was late in the day about 7:00 p.June 19, 2009 beginning mileage 137319 ending 137643 Today we left Halifax and headed to Sydney to check on getting on the ferry, we drove about 3 hours and the truck started shifting in and out on it’s own when it was under a strain, it got bad enough the we decided we better stop in Truro where we knew there was a Dodge dealer and have it checked out. ... We got there about 11:00 was able to speak to a mechanic right away and him and Buddy took it for a test drive, he put a machine on it and decided he thought the torque converter was locking in and out so he disconnected and Buddy took it for a test drive and it had no power it was taking off in third gear so we knew that wasn’t going to work so he re-connected and sent us on our way and we haven’t had any trouble since, we got back on the road about 3:00 and drove on up to Sydney. ... We made our reservations for the 8:00 ferry Saturday morning, as it was late in the day about 7:00 p....

Aug 3, 2008 - Sydney, Nova Scotia

AUGUST 3rd.AUGUST 3rd....