Monthly Archives: August 2010

August 20: More trains in the Sault

Up to now we have been mainly going north.  Today we finally turned west, and had an uneventful journey to Sault Ste. Marie.   The camp-ground here is a bit close to the Trans-Canada Highway, and to make us feel we … Continue reading

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August 19: Lost in Sudbury

Greeted yesterday at the outskirts of Sudbury by a “Welcome Centre” and the usual helpful young woman.   I asked her the best way to get to Fred’s house. “Oh dear,” she sighed, “you will have to go through town.  The … Continue reading

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August 18: Doing nothing at Killbear

Perhaps one of the most beautiful parks in Ontario was our next stop. Killbear … just north of Parry Sound.  Booked long since, it has become our “recovery spot” after the family activities.  Not very far towards the Pacific, and … Continue reading

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August 15: Goodbyes as if we will be long lost in the Canadian wilderness

The tale really begins when we headed down Church Street on June 22, 2010, leaving our 20-year home in Elora for life as drifters and layabouts.   No rest for the first month or so, since we had to fight the usual battles … Continue reading

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