September 2026

Day 5 - Thursday, September 10: Ferry from North Sydney to Port-aux-BasquesWe were warned in advance that although our ferry would be on time and we needed to be there 2 hours in advance for loading, we should be prepared to be on board longer than the usual 7 hour trip. We heard from others that this had nothing to do with the storm damage in Cape

Day 4 - Wednesday, September 9: Moncton, New Brunswick to North Sydney, Cape Breton Island, Nova ScotiaStill getting used to the hour time difference, it sure felt like an early start. We headed 45 minutes across the border into Nova Scotia to the community of Amherst where we met up with our friend Nan at Breakfast at Brittney’s. Nan had left Toro

Day 3 - Tuesday, September 8: Edmundston to Moncton, New BrunswickThis was meant to be a short day of driving, only 4 1/2 hours. We headed out at about 10 am and took our time. Roads were very quiet with a few transport trucks and even fewer cars along the way. At one point we saw a government truck dealing with a dead moose at the side of the road

Saturday night we had a kick-off dinner with our friend Paul. He helped get Barry’s things into the Bronco for the next morning. We got started on the road mid Sunday morning as it took me a while to get my own things organized and packed in the car. I think we were both a little nervous getting started on our adventure.Our first night we planned f

We leave on Sunday! For Barry, this trip has been a long time coming. He hasn’t been home since well before the pandemic. He wants to see family and friends, but due to increasing mobility issues doesn’t feel comfortable flying at this time. I am Connie, a friend who has been giving Barry a hand for the last 6 or 7 years. I’m looking forward to get