Several years back, I was writing my post On-the-trail-of-loyalists. It was late fall, the trees had shed their leaves. I was parked beside the graveyard of an historic church. I remember the wind had a cool bite to it, and I had to take a hard hold onto the truck door so it didn't sail... Continue Reading →
I finally got to visit New Brunswick's, disputed highest waterfall. Falls Brook Falls, is 70 meters high. Having been to the other two contenders for highest, Walton-Glen-gorge-ous falls, and Third-vault-falls, I can attest this one is higher. My friends Laura Harris, at Explorenb.ca/blog/fall-brook-falls. Has written a post about her experiences there. I though I would... Continue Reading →
I am actually quite excited to arrive in this small town. I skip up the stairs and fling open the door of the tourist office. Instantly, I am greeted with a bubbly sounding "Bonjour!" that mirrors my own enthusiasm. The lady behind the counter holds onto her smile and continues speaking in French. I smile... Continue Reading →
I stand on the fenced-in platform with my elbows propped on the railing watching Monique, my guide, descending the stairs into the narrow opening of Saint Elzear cave. Her white hard hat disappears but I can still hear the "clink, clink clink" as her hiking boots find each metal step on her way down the... Continue Reading →
Pulling out of the campground is no easy feat; these tourist are hard core. I put on my game face, squinting to pick up on the timing between vehicles as they whizz by. My internal stopwatch takes note that the next car approaching is moving a little slower. I jam the pedal down, the engine... Continue Reading →
