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“Where’s Dildo?” by N&J
Baddeck, NS (Sep 23/19) – The journey from the west side of Newfoundland to the far east side of the island to St. John’s is a long, long drive (900kms). Thankfully, being part of the Trans-Canada route, this extensive highway is well maintained. A nice & wide, smooth, and easy to drive mostly 4 lane highway. Signs warning of moose collisions are scattered strategically, tallying the number of incidents to date, urging drivers to slow down… an ominous beacon of others misfortune. Hobbes relies on the ‘deer whistles’ placed on his front bumper, meant to ward off any wild animals that may be close to the highway, they are doing…
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“The ‘Brocks’ are on The Rock” by N&J
Port Aux Basques, NF (Sep 19/19) – The 6 hour ferry ride from North Sidney, NS to Port Aux Basques, NF was pleasant enough with relatively calm seas (1-2 metres) & winds (10-15 knots) …all aft of the ship’s heading. ‘Below deck’ may have been a different matter though as the look of ‘miserable’ all over Jesse’s face was not easily erased, requiring continuous head rubs, love and attention to divert his mind of what he endured alone in Hobbes (he is not allowed on the passenger decks; N&J are not permitted below those decks during passage). click on pic to enlarge – right/left arrow to scroll thru the gallery…
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“Three Provinces in as Many Days” by N&J
Pictou, NS (Sep 11/19) – Upon deeper reflection after leaving Quebec, left N&J with an impression of a class of perfectionism; honour and pride of belongings and property. Each township showcasing finely manicured homes & properties, without a fault, massive expanses of carefully mowed lawns, perfectly happy flowers, nothing out of place. Driving the secondary roads allowed N&J to witness the Quebec countryside at a leisurely pace, in “Hobbes style”… to see up close what rural life is like in ‘la belle province’, the slow pace, the quiet beauty and relaxing nature of it all. click on pic to enlarge – right/left arrow to scroll thru the gallery While leaving…
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“New York City!!!” by N&J
New York, NY (Oct 23/18) – Traveling in the USA has not been top of mind for most Canadians considering the ongoing political shenanigans down south (agent-orange-in-chief), but if you were to venture below the 49th parallel… New York City is one of those places that you should visit. It feels like a different country, one where liberal values are alive & well, where you feel welcome (still) no matter what your skin colour, your authenticity, your birthplace. click on pic to enlarge – right/left arrow to scroll thru the gallery N&J’s journey started at YVR (Vancouver’s airport) where N surprised J with a treat, no longer to be ‘imprisoned’…