Unfortunately, the site we are in has 2 nights out of next week already reserved, so if we stay, we will have to move sites. Consequently, we spent most of the morning checking out sites and deciding which one we should move to for the second week. It's quite a heavily treed campground, with some low branches that need to be trimmed.
With that taken care of, I went out for a walk while Steve got back to work on picture editing...he's working on the day we did the tour of Perce Rock and Bonaventure Island. A fabulous day with lots of pictures. One thing about being so far behind on our blog is that it is fun re-living the fabulous trip we have had.
Thursday was another cool cloudy day, for the most part, but there were a couple of sunny periods in the afternoon. Temperatures were around 13C/55F.
Steve spent a good part of the morning, either on the phone or via email, with Duncan RV in Elkhart, Indiana. He initiated contact with them way back on July 9 detailing work we'd like done on our 5th-wheel when we come through their area mid-October. He has had very little response from them other than promises and is still waiting for confirmation on parts to be ordered and an estimate from them. He was finally put in contact with Jennifer who was apologetic about the situation, and after re-sending original and follow-up emails, she had an estimate ready and parts ordered within 24 hours!
After lunch, we got out for a walk around the campground. If you don't have your own RV, they offer a couple of options. Yurts...Fundy's yurts are a modernized version of the traditional yurt. They are cozy and warm with insulated walls and roof, and a propane stove. In the summer, the yurts are kept cool with windows, dome and door openings providing cross ventilation.
That's the oTENTik hidden back in there....
View towards Alma....
Alma...the boats are high and dry as the tide is out...
Nice view from this campsite!
After our walk, Steve and I spent a lot of time putting our pictures for
Perce Rock/Bonaventure Island in order…that's the trouble with using 3 different cameras! With that done, I was finally able to start writing the blog.
Friday we decided to get out and start seeing some of the highlights here in Fundy National Park. We packed water and snacks in the backpack and headed off. We drove Point Wolfe Road almost to the end but weren't sure about going through the covered bridge, so stopped at a pull-out area before it, took a picture and turned back. Turns out we likely could have crossed it...but at the time we weren't sure of it's weight limit and if it was high enough, and if not room to turn around.
Matthews Head
Hike along an old cart track through fields and softwoods. The trail passes by the remains of an old homestead settled by Thomas and Ellen Matthews in 1865. The stone foundations of their farm buildings crumble as alder and spruce trees reclaim the cleared fields. You will enjoy the splendid views of the Fundy coast from various points along the trail.There was a lot of up and down...
At 12 enchanting locations throughout Fundy National Park, you can find our big red Adirondack chairs waiting to be discovered. Some are easy to find, while others require more of an adventure!
They have been placed in quiet, scenic locations carefully selected by Parks Canada staff because these places inspire the truest sense of ‘awe’.
Beautiful scenery. I guess you guys had "holy beer" lol
ReplyDeleteWe did! LOL
DeleteAgain beautiful scenery that we hope to see one day.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your Elkhart appointment.
Be Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.
Thanks!
DeleteYou've sure found some great hikes. What crazy tree roots! Love those red chairs.
ReplyDeleteThat was a hard hike with all those roots!
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