Retirement Travels

Legend

Driving
Boat
Bus
Hiking
Plane
Train

Old Orchard Beach Campground, United States ‐ Jul 23, 2024

274.3 mi

27 Go Camping Way, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 We drove down The Haynesville Woods Road Route 2A from Houlton, ME to Macwahoc, ME. We were surprised to find the road in great condition. The area of Haynesville is referenced in country music performer Dick Curless's song "A Tombstone Every Mile". The song refers to the "Haynesville Woods", an area with a stretch of road a part of U.S. 2A noted for many motor vehicle accidents. Truck drivers used to ship potatoes to market in Boston and a danger [...]
ous hairpin turn in the route through Haynesville was the inspiration for the song.
Shiretown Inn & Suites ‐ Jul 22

179.9 mi

282North Street Houlton, ME On our drive from Machais to Houlton, we drove into Canada to visit the railroad station in Mcadam, NB. In the mid 1970s I had delivered a load to Mcadam and had driven past this station. In my recent searches about station I found they are in process of retoring building. In 1900, the C.P rail began construction of the massive combined railway station/hotel in McAdam to cater to wealthy passengers changing trains to continue to the resort town of St. Andrews where t [...]
hey would stay at the C.P rail's hotel The Algonquin. The station was commissioned by legendary CPR President Sir William Van Horne who maintained an exclusive private estate in St. Andrews on Minister's Island. On numerous occasions during Van Horne's influential presidency at the C.P rail during the 1890s, his private car would pass by the McAdam station on the way from Montreal to his summer retreat at St. Andrews and vice versa, sometimes staying in the station hotel. The station was built in the Chateau style and resembles a Scottish castle. It was built of local granite and located at the western end of the wye leading to St. Andrews from the Montreal-Saint John main line. The 20-room hotel occupies the two thirds of the second floor of the station. On the ground floor, the western end of the building's ground floor is occupied by a lunch counter/canteen with a large M-shaped circular counter with swivel stools. This was where breakfast's, soup, sandwich, etc. would be served for hotel guests waiting for connecting trains and train passengers who were waiting for the Steam engines to be re-fuelled and passengers to clear Customs. It was not unusual to feed 2000 people a day at this lunch counter. The central portion of the ground floor has a more formal dining room and the kitchen area which served both eating establishments. The eastern end of the building's ground floor hosts the passenger waiting rooms and ticketing office and baggage storage rooms. The station also had a jail cell that was operated by the [Canadian Pacific Railway Police Service] and not to be used by local McAdam police.

+27

McAdam, NB Train Station
Bluebird Motel ‐ Jul 21

231 Dublin Street Machais, ME On our drive to Machais, we down Route 187 to Jonesport and across bridge to Beals Island. Settled before the American Revolution, Jonesport was part of a grant of 48,160 acres (194.9 km2) made by the Massachusetts General Court in 1789 to John C. Jones and others. It was incorporated on March 4, 1809, as Jonesborough. On February 3, 1832, a portion of Jonesborough was set off and incorporated as Jones' Port. Then a portion of Jonesport was set off and incorporated [...]
on April 7, 1925, as the island town of Beals, accessible by bridge, built in 1958, across the Moosabec Reach. Located on a peninsula 6 miles (9.7 km) out in the Gulf of Maine, the town's principal industries are fishing, boat building, harvesting blueberries, and tourist services. Jonesport includes many uninhabited islands which provide nesting areas for eider, cormorants, seagulls, razorbills, guillemots, loons, black scoters, grebes and eagles. There are two nature preserves: Western Brothers Island and the Great Wass Archipelago (which includes Great Wass Island), the latter shared with the town of Beals.

+10

Machais, ME
Old Orchard Beach Campground ‐ May 19

157.3 mi

27 Ocean Park Rd Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
Holiday Inn Express Vernon - Manchesternon ‐ May 18

180 mi

346 Kelly Rd Vernon, CT 06066 Traveled to Vernon for Madalyn's Confirmation.
Old Orchard Beach Campground ‐ May 1

149.8 mi

27 Ocean Park Road Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
Pine Lake RV Resort & Cottages ‐ Apr 24

177 mi

30 River Rd, Sturbridge, MA 01566 Seven night layover
Tri-State RV Park ‐ Apr 23

145.1 mi

401 Shay Ln, Matamoras, PA 18336 One night layover.
Twin Grove RV Resort & Cottages ‐ Apr 22

109.8 mi

1445 Suedberg Road, Pine Grove, PA 17963 One night layover.
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort ‐ Apr 19

126 mi

9550 Jellystone Park Way Williamsport, MD 21795 Three night layover to attend church
Shenandoah Valley Campground ‐ Apr 18

178.3 mi

467 Bald Rock Rd, Verona, VA 24482 One night layover
Emporia / I-95 KOA Holiday ‐ Apr 17

108.6 mi
Raleigh Oaks RV Resort & Cottages ‐ Apr 10

95.3 mi

527 US Hwy 701 S Four Oaks, NC 27524 Seven night layover and attend church
Wilmington KOA Holiday ‐ Apr 3

7415 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28411 Seven night layover.

Wilmington, SC
Lake Aire RV Park ‐ Apr 2

166.8 mi

4375 Hwy 162, Hollywood, SC 29449 One night layover

+2

Hollywood, SC
Southern Retreat RV Park ‐ Apr 1

156.5 mi

7445 Blythe island highway Brunswick, GA 31523 One night layover
Champions Run Ocala Luxury RV Resort ‐ Jan 8

242.5 mi

4213 NW 27th Pl, Ocala, FL 34482
- 20240205 - Silver Springs State Park ‐ Feb 5
  
  8.6 mi
  
  Silver Springs State Park 1425 NE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL Silver Springs State Park, formerly known as Silver River State Park, is a Florida state park located on the Silver River in Marion County. The park contains Silver Springs, Florida's first tourist attraction. The Silver Springs attraction dates to the 1870s. In 1985, the state purchased the land surrounding Silver Springs to spare it from development, creating the Silver River State Park. In 1993, the state acquired Silver Springs, as well, [...]
  though it continued to be operated privately. In 2013, the state took over control of Silver Springs, merging it with the adjacent parkland to create Silver Springs State Park.
  
  +46
Sharon Jones ‐ Jan 6

117 mi

25521 Impatiens Court Bonita Springs, FL
Day #15 - Port Everglades, FL

330 mi
Day #14 - Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, Bahamas ‐ Jan 5

416.5 mi

Our second stop here on our 14 day cruise.

+7
Day #13 - Day at Sea ‐ Jan 4

411.4 mi

1030 Lat 21.38538 Long 70.36681
Day #12 - Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands ‐ Jan 3

95.1 mi

Arrived in Saint Thomas at 0700 after watching a beautiful sunrise. We were here in 2004 and once again in Jan of 2023 so we stayed on board and enjoyed the view form the Sea View Bar by the outdoor pool.

+33
Day #11 - San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States ‐ Jan 2

410.4 mi

Arrived in San Juan at 1300 passing Castillo San Felipe del Morro to our port side.

+59
- Castillo San Cristóbal, United States ‐ Jan 2
  
  2.9 mi
  
  On November 19, 1493, Puerto Rico was discovered by Europeans, and in 1508 Juan Ponce de León arrived on the island to establish a settlement. San Juan was settled and shortly thereafter construction began on fortifications for the city. Castillo San Felipe del Morro (El Morro) was under consistent repairs and renovations for 250 years after its initial construction in 1539. From 1898 to 1961, El Morro was a part of the U.S. Army fort, Fort Brooke.
- Bano de Oro Trail, United States ‐ Jan 2
  
  22.7 mi
  
  After walking around the castle we drove to El Yunque National Forest. El Yunque National Forest (Spanish: Bosque Nacional El Yunque), formerly known as the Caribbean National Forest (or Bosque Nacional del Caribe),[2][3] is a forest located in northeastern Puerto Rico. It is the only tropical rainforest in the United States National Forest System and the United States Forest Service.[4] El Yunque National Forest is located on the slopes of the Sierra de Luquillo mountains, encompassing more th [...]
  an 28,000 acres (43.753 mi2 or 113.32 km2) of land, making it the largest block of public land in Puerto Rico. The highest mountain peak in the forest rises 3,494 feet (1,065 m) above sea level. The second highest mountain within El Yunque forest is also named Pico El Yunque. Other peaks within the national forest are Pico del Este, Pico del Oeste, El Cacique and El Toro, which is the highest point in eastern Puerto Rico and the Sierra de Luquillo.
Day #10 - Cockburn Town Grand Turk,, Turks and Caicos Islands ‐ Jan 1

371.3 mi

Our second time here on our 14 day trip.

+18
Day #09 - Day at Sea, Bahamas ‐ Dec 31, 2023

304.8 mi

Lat 25.00388 Long 75.47958

+3
Day #08 - Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port, United States ‐ Dec 30, 2023

212.6 mi

After another beautiful night of sailing, we sailed into Fort Lauderdale at 0700. We mustered at World Stage and from there we were escorted off the ship into terminal and then right back on. This is done so ther can have a zero count of passengers. After that stressful walk we headed for the Ocean Bar till lunch. Calm seas as we headed back out to sea.

+16
Day #07 - Key West, FL ‐ Dec 29, 2023

448.3 mi

After another beautiful night of sailing, we sailed into Key West. Anita completed her trifecta trip to Key West. We flew here in 1988 thanks to Humpty Dumpty Potato Chip Co, drove down here from Key Largo in 2014 and now has sailed into Key West. I had sailed into Key West in 1967 while in Navy. We took a short walk down to The Little White House. Walked back to Old Custom House and Coast Guard Headquarters.

+31
Day #06 - Day at Sea, Cuba ‐ Dec 28, 2023

At 0900 Lat 21.31676 Long 75.80501 Sailing along Nortern Coast of Cuba heading towards Key West, FL.

+6
Day #05 - Amber Cove, Dominican Republic ‐ Dec 27, 2023

112.7 mi

Arrived in Amber Cove after a beautiful night's sailing. Amber Cove is a cruise terminal in Puerto Plata Province in the Dominican Republic. Step off the cruise shop and onto shore in the Dominican Republic and be welcomed to the quaint town of Amber Cove. Carnival’s cruise port in the Dominican, which started welcoming guests in the fall of 2015, is the newest cruise port in the Dominican Republic and the newest home to Carnival Cruise ships. Just 12km north of Puerto Plata, the cruise port [...]
can handle 8,000 cruise passengers and 2,000 crew members each day looking to experience a glimpse of a Dominican Republic vacation. The port was an $85-million build, which has allowed cruise ships to dock along the Amber Coast for the first time since the 1980s. We took a tour into Puerto Plaza about 20 minute drive.

+40

Day #05 - Amber Cove, DR
- 20231227 - Fortaleza San Felipe, Dominican Republic ‐ Dec 27, 2023
  
  5.6 mi
  
  One of the first European forts to be constructed in the Americas. The Fortaleza San Felipe is a historic Spanish fortress located in the north of Dominican Republic in the province of Puerto Plata. It is also known as El Morro de San Felipe and was used to protect the City of Puerto Plata from pirates and corsairs. It is located on a hill at the Puntilla del Malecón, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean; its strategic location protected the entrance to the city's seaport. The construction of the for [...]
  t was commissioned by King Felipe II of Spain in 1564, and it was completed in 1577 by Don Rengifo de Angulo, the fort's mayor. The fortress was the scene of one of the few land battles in the Quasi War, against the United States in May 1800. The Battle of Puerto Plata Harbor saw American forces overwhelm both the French and Spanish forces. The Fortaleza San Felipe has been used in various occasions throughout its history as a prison; it was where Pedro Santana jailed one of the founding fathers, Juan Pablo Duarte.
- Puerto Plata Lighthouse, Dominican Republic ‐ Jan 31
  
  5.8 mi
  
  Built in 1879 by R. Deeley & Co., a New York firm, the Puerto Plata Lighthouse once served as a beacon for ships traversing the Atlantic. First lit on September 9, 1879, the cast iron lighthouse functioned through a system of revolving light and shadows given off by a kerosene lamp. Puerto Plata Lighthouse stands alongside sixteenth-century city walls, illustrating the maritime and fortification history of the island. The surrounding land is a national park and is home to the San Felipe Fortress [...]
  -Museum. The lighthouse battles continuous exposure to environmental threats because of its position along the coastline: hurricanes and cyclones have caused structural damage; daily exposure to salty sea air has led to cast iron erosion. Although the beacon was restored by the Cultural Heritage Office in 1979, the original spiral staircase eventually fell into ruin due to lack of consistent maintenance.
- Puerto Plata Long Beach, Dominican Republic ‐ Jan 31
  
  7.7 mi
  
  Nice sand beach
- Cathedral of St. Philip the Apostle, Dominican Republic ‐ Jan 31
  
  5.9 mi
  
  The Cathedral of Saint Philip the Apostle was built beginning in the late 18th century. The first church, built in the middle of the 17th century, was destroyed by an earthquake in 1787. Construction of its replacement began soon after, although it was not completed until 1846. Four days after its dedication, an earthquake seriously damaged it. Repairs were not completed until 1882. The 1918 earthquake damaged the vault so badly that it was replaced by a flat concrete roof; a vaulted ceiling of [...]
  composition board was placed inside.[2] The cathedral of Arecibo is Puerto Rico's second-largest church after the Catedral Metropolitana Basílica de San Juan Bautista. The plan is rectangular with three naves; the side naves are cut short to allow large flanking chapels, which occupy almost half the length of the church. The apse is semicircular, and has an unusual half-dome covering it. The facade is a triangular composition of three stages. The top stage, a short central tower, is a later addition, according to local architects and historians. Neoclassic ornamentation is used in an academic fashion on the lowest stage, but the other two show a less traditional use of bands and pilasters. The Renaissance-style windows are uncommon in Puerto Rican churches, but the central tower over the entrance is a common motif used throughout the island.
Day #04 - Cockburn Town Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands ‐ Dec 26, 2023

272.3 mi

Arrived in Grand Turk at 0800 after a smooth night of sailing Turks and Caicos Islands, overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the West Indies. It consists of two groups of islands lying on the southeastern periphery of The Bahamas, of which they form a physical part, and north of the island of Hispaniola. The islands include eight large cays (keys) and numerous smaller cays, islets, reefs, banks, and rocks. Cockburn Town, on Grand Turk, is the seat of government and main commercial centre [...]
. Area at high tide, 238 square miles (616 square km); at low tide, 366 square miles (948 square km). Pop. (2021 est.) 46,131. Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Rugged coastline of the north shore of Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos. The Turks group is composed of Grand Turk Island, Salt Cay, and lesser cays. The Caicos group lies northwest of the Turks and is separated from them by a 22-mile- (35-km-) long, 7,000-foot- (2,100-metre-) deep marine trench called the Turks Island Passage, or “the Wall.” The Caicos group consists of six principal islands—South Caicos, East Caicos, Middle (or Grand) Caicos, North Caicos, Providenciales, and West Caicos—and several cays. Only six of the larger cays and two of the smaller cays are inhabited. More than four-fifths of the population lives on three islands: South Caicos, Providenciales (commonly called Provo), and Grand Turk. Cockburn Harbour, the islands’ second largest town, is on South Caicos.

+51
- 20231226 - Grand Turk Lighthouse, Turks and Caicos Islands ‐ Dec 26, 2023
  
  5.9 mi
  
  Grand Turk Lighthouse is a lighthouse on Grand Turk Island, Turks and Caicos Islands. The 60-foot-tall (18 m) structure, overlooking North Creek, was completed by British architect Alexander Gordon in 1852 to alert sailors of the shallow reef. Brighter kerosene lamps and a more powerful Fresnel lens were added by the Chance brothers in 1943 and remained in use until 1972 when the lighthouse was electrified. Today, the lighthouse and lighthouse keeper's house are a historic site under the protect [...]
  ion of the National Trust.
Day #03 - Day at Sea, Bahamas ‐ Dec 25, 2023

117 mi

Lat 24.18424 Long 74.10239 East of Sal Salvador Island, Bahamas Attended Christmas Day Mass and now waiting for lunch & wine tasting this afternoon.
Day #02 - Half Moon Cay, Bahamas ‐ Dec 24, 2023

286.4 mi

Anchored at Holland America's Private Island for the day. The Half Moon Cay situates in the Bahamas which is the queen of the islands near Cat Island. There are about 700 islands in the Bahamas, and this is regarded as the best one. The island is located in between the middle of Eleuthera and Cat Island and about 100 miles away from Nassau. This island was uplifted for a better and more enjoyable vacation destination by Holland America who bought it for a whopping amount of 6 Million US dollars [...]
in 1996.

+19
Day #01 - Port Everglades, United States ‐ Dec 23, 2023

1850 Eller Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 We were onboard the Nieuw Amsterdam, our 8th Holland America ship, by 1100 and went up to Lido Deck for lunch then onto room for unpacking. After unpacking and watching safety video we reported to our muster station on deck 3. From there we headed to the Ocean Bar where we ran into Dom who had waited on us on our Iceland Cruise. We attended 1700 Catholic Mass and then on to dinner where we ran into Tua who remember us from our Hawaii Cruise.

+12

Day #01 - Port Everglades Embarkation
Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port & Convention Center ‐ Dec 22, 2023

292.9 mi

1851 SE 10th Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 One night layover before sailing on Holland America
Champions Run Ocala Luxury RV Resort ‐ Nov 21, 2023

111.2 mi

4213 NW 27th Pl, Ocala, FL 34482

+5

Ocala, FL
Perry KOA Holiday ‐ Nov 17, 2023

157 mi

3641 South Byron Butler Pkwy South Perry, FL Four nights layover
Pineglen Motorcoach & RV Park ‐ Nov 13, 2023

146.9 mi

11930 Panama City Parkway, Panama City Beach, FL 32407 Four night layover

+7

Panama City Beach, FL
All About Relaxing RV Park ‐ Nov 4, 2023

8950 Three Notch Road Theodore, AL 36582 Nine night Layover. Wed Nov 8th we drove down to Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island. Beautiful weather 80's & clear skies. I had wanted to visit this side West Side of Mobile Bay since first visiting Ft Morgan on Mobile Point on the East in Apr 2014. Had nice time walking around fort and looking across bay towards Fort Morgan.

+48

Theodore, AL
- Fort Gaines ‐ Nov 8, 2023
  
  25.8 mi
  
  Fort Gaines, located at Dauphin Island along Mobile Bay, was a crucial site for the south during the civil war. The well-preserved ramparts of Fort Gaines have guarded the entrance to Mobile Bay for more than 150 years. Now a historic site, the Fort stands at the eastern tip of Dauphin Island where it commands panoramic views of the bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Fort Gaines is one of the key sites in the famous Battle of Mobile Bay where Admiral Farragut shouted his now-famous order, “Damn the [...]
  torpedoes! Full speed ahead!”
Live Oak Landing RV Park ‐ Nov 3, 2023

178.4 mi

8700 Live Oak Road Stockton, AL 36507 One night layover. Small campground and maintained. Nice location

+3

Stockton, AL
Yellow Hammer RV Campground ‐ Nov 2, 2023

175.7 mi

980 Dandy Lane Clanton, AL 35045 One night layover
Stoney Creek Travel Park ‐ Oct 30, 2023

175.2 mi

2499 Lynnville Hwy, Cornersville, TN 37047 Three night layover.

+13

Cornersville, TN
- The Battle of Franklin Trust ‐ Oct 31, 2023
  
  37 mi
  
  1345 Eastern Flank Circle Franklin, TN Fate and circumstance placed Franklin in the path of two great armies in late November 1864. Federal troops arrived in Franklin around dawn on November 30, 1864. Federal Brig. Gen. Jacob D. Cox set up his headquarters at the Carter House after waking the family around dawn. The Confederate troops, commanded by Gen. John Bell Hood, began to arrive on the southern edge of Franklin around 1 pm. The battle began at 4 pm with roughly 20,000 Confederate soldiers [...]
  moving forward toward a similar number of Federal troops. The two armies came into close contact shortly before 4:30 pm and the fighting soon became brutal and fiendishly savage. The sun set soon after the battle reached its apex and it was completely dark, except for the flashing of the guns, only a few minutes after 5 pm. Around midnight the Federal army withdrew from the battlefield. Left behind was a small town and a battered Confederate army. Altogether, some 10,000 American soldiers became casualties at Franklin and about three-fourths of that number were Confederates. About 2,300 men died, some 7,000 were wounded, and roughly 1,000 were taken prisoner. When recollecting the battle years later one man said simply, “It was as if the devil had full possession of the earth.
Paducah / I-24 / Kentucky Lake ‐ Oct 26, 2023

167 mi

4793 US-62, Calvert City, KY 42029 Four night layover. Had a wonderful drive along US Rte 68 west from Bowling Green to just south of Calver City,

+10

Calvert City, KY
- 20231027 Paducah Riverwalk ‐ Oct 27, 2023
  
  13.2 mi
  
  Corner of Broadway & North 3rd.
  
  +41
- Kentucky Dam Powerhouse ‐ Oct 28, 2023
  
  4.6 mi
  
  Gilbertsville, KY 42044 Kentucky Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Tennessee River on the county line between Livingston and Marshall counties in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The dam is the lowermost of nine dams on the river owned and operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority, which built the dam in the late 1930s and early 1940s to improve navigation on the lower part of the river and reduce flooding on the lower Ohio and Mississippi rivers. It was a major project initiated during the New Dea [...]
  l of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration, to invest in infrastructure to benefit the country. The dam impounds the Kentucky Lake of 160,000 acres (65,000 ha), which is the largest of TVA's reservoirs and the largest artificial lake by area in the Eastern United States.
Cave Country RV Campground ‐ Oct 20, 2023

219.5 mi

216 Gaunce Dr, Cave City, KY 42127 Four night layover.

+40

Cave City, KY
- Mammoth Cave National Park ‐ Oct 25, 2023
  
  We took the Cleveland Avenue Tour.
- St Helen Catholic Church ‐ Oct 22, 2023
  
  10.4 mi
  
  103 W Brown St, Glasgow, KY 42141 We attended church here on Sun Oct 22, 2023. Beautiful little church.
Olive Branch Campground

6985 Wilmington Rd, Oregonia, OH 45054 One night layover
Countryside Campground ‐ Oct 18, 2023

275 mi

2687 OH-43 Mogadore, OH 44260 One night layover.
Woodland Campground ‐ Oct 17, 2023

314 Egypt Road Woodland, PA One night layover
Tri-State RV Park ‐ Oct 16, 2023

401 Shay Ln, Matamoras, PA 18336 One night layover
Saucier's

47.6 mi

84 Frederick Street Vernon, CT
Pine Lake RV & Cottages

242.8 mi

30 River Rd. Sturbridge, MA Stopped here to leave trailer and then travel to Vernon, CT to visit Missy.
Old Orchard Beach ‐ May 25, 2023

190.2 mi

27 Ocean Park Road Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
Bar Harbor Motel ‐ May 21, 2023

276.7 mi

100 Eden St, Bar Harbor, ME Arrived Sun to spend four nights touring Mt Desert Island with my sister Suzanne and her husband Terry. Day - Had a beautiful drive down from Old Orchard Beach to Bar Harbor Day - 2 Started day visiting graves in Town Hill. From there drove over to Seawall and sat in pinic area enjoying the views. Then on to Northeast Harbor. Laststop of the day was Cadilac Mountain. Day - 3 We drove along Park Loop stopping along the Loop and ending up at Jordan Pond. Went back to [...]
Northeast Harbor for lunch. Day - 4 Walked along Shore Path in Bar Harbor and later did lunch. Day - 5 Traveled back to OOB.
- Seawall Pinic Area 230522 ‐ May 22, 2023
  
  11.6 mi
  
  Many of Maine's beaches are covered with cobblestones, but this coastline is unique. Powerful ocean storms created a massive seawall. As waves break, they carry rocks from the base of the beach and carry them up to shore. As the tides come in and out, heavier stones get piled at the top and smaller, lighter stones remain down the slope.
  
  +5
- Mountain View Cemetery 230522 ‐ May 22, 2023
  
  Stopped to view my mother's father and his parents graves.
- Northeast Harbor, ME 230522 ‐ May 22, 2023
  
  12.1 mi
  
  Drove around Northeast Harbor to view waterfront and my first home. Main Street was closed off for road work so cut short our visit.
  
  +5
- Cadillac Mountain 230522 ‐ May 22, 2023
  
  4.8 mi
  
  Ended our touring with drive up Cadilac Mountain. Beautiful day to walk around paths before supper in Bar Harbor.
  
  +8
  
  Cadillac Mountain 230522
- Park Loop Road 230523 ‐ May 23, 2023
  
  5.4 mi
  
  Another beautiful day on Mount Desert Island. Drove around loop road stopping often.
  
  +5
- Thunder Hole 230523 ‐ May 23, 2023
  
  +5
- Otto Cove 230523 ‐ May 23, 2023
- Jordan Pond 230523 ‐ May 23, 2023
  
  8.6 mi
  
  ordan Pond is an oligotrophic tarn in Acadia National Park near the town of Bar Harbor, Maine. The pond covers 187 acres (76 ha) to a maximum depth of 150 feet (46 m) with a shoreline of 3.6 miles (5.8 km).[4][3][5] The pond was formed by the Wisconsin Ice Sheet during the last glacial period. Penobscot Mountain (1194 ft) rises to the west, while Pemetic Mountain (1247 ft) rises to the east. Two roche moutonnées known as The Bubbles (North and South) rise above the northeastern shoreline. The [...]
  southern end is constrained by glacial debris and an artificial dam.[4][5][2][6] The pond has clear water, with visibility normally 44 feet (13.4 m)[7] and occasionally recorded up to 61 feet (18.6 m),[3] the deepest recordings in Maine.[7] The pond exhibits high levels of dissolved oxygen, and low levels of plant nutrients and plant life.[3] Some types of boating are permitted, but people and pets are prohibited from entering the water as it is the water supply for the village of Seal Harbor.[8][3]
  
  +2
- The Shore Path 230524 ‐ May 24, 2023
  
  2.1 mi
  
  Bar Harbor Shore Path is a 1.5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Bar Harbor, Maine that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and fishing and is accessible year-round.
  
  +4
Old Orchard Beach Campground ‐ May 1, 2023

242.6 mi

27 Ocean Park Rd Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
Pine Lake RV Resort & Cottages ‐ Apr 25, 2023

333.1 mi

30 River Rd. Sturbridge, MA

+9

Sturbridge, MA & Southbridge, MA
DELAWARE WATER GAP / POCONO MOUNTAIN KOA HOLIDAY ‐ Apr 24, 2023

227 Hollow Road, East Stroudsburg, PA One night layover
Jonestown / Hershey NE KOA Journey ‐ Apr 22, 2023

421.8 mi

11 Lickdale Rd, Jonestown, PA 17038 Two night layover
Americamps RV Resort ‐ Apr 17, 2023

342.4 mi

11322 Air Park Rd, Ashland, VA 23005 Five night layover
Raleigh Oaks RV Resort & Cottages ‐ Apr 13, 2023

217.3 mi

527 US Hwy 701 S Four Oaks, NC 27524 Four night layover and attend church

Four Oaks, NC
Swamp Fox Campground ‐ Apr 12, 2023

1600 Gateway Rd Florence, SC 2950 One night layover
Parkwood Rv Park & Cottages ‐ Apr 11, 2023

12188 US-301, Statesboro, GA 30458 One night layover.
Kelly's Countryside RV Park ‐ Apr 10, 2023

329.5 mi

36065 Kelly’s Lane Callahan, FL 32011 One night layover.
Sanlan RV & Golf Resort ‐ Jan 25, 2023

316.9 mi
Day #12 - Fort Lauderdale, FL

945 mi

1850 Eller Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Embarkation from Ms Rotterdam after 11 day cruise.

+2
Day #11 - Day @ Sea ‐ Jan 24, 2023

778.6 mi

Last day at sea. Another great day at sea.

+4
Day #10 - Day @ Sea ‐ Jan 23, 2023

398.9 mi

At 0500 I was on Lido Deck having coffee when I noticed lights off port beam. At the time I thought it was strange as we should have been NE of Puerto Rico. Noticed small boat near us and then we turned north. Captain reported at 0800 we had a medical emergency at 0100 and ship turned to meet Coast Guard boat out of San Jaun to transfer patient. For us it turned out to be nice day sailing.

+6
Day #09 - Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis ‐ Jan 22, 2023

453.7 mi

Basseterre was founded in 1627 by the French, under Sieur Pierre Belain d'Esnambuc. It served as the capital of the French colony of Saint-Christophe, which consisted of the northern and southern extremities of the island of St. Kitts (the centre was yielded to Britain). When Phillippe de Longvilliers de Poincy was made the French governor of St. Kitts in 1639, the town turned into a large, successful port, commanding Eastern Caribbean trade and colonisation.

+48
- Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, Saint Kitts and Nevis ‐ Jan 22, 2023
  
  13.5 mi
  
  A well-preserved fortress on a hill on the island of St. Kitts in the Federation of St. Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis in the Eastern Caribbean. It was designed by British military engineers, and was built and maintained by enslaved Africans. It is one of the best preserved historical fortifications in the Americas.
- Romney Gardens, Saint Kitts and Nevis ‐ Jan 22, 2023
  
  Romney Manor & Wingfield Estate have had only 5 family owners to-date. You might recognize the first, Sam Jeffreson II, the great, great, great grandfather of Thomas Jefferson (3rd president of the U.S.A), who purchased the property in 1625. The modest house, once named the "red house" to reflect Jeffreson's Quaker roots, was renamed Romney Manor upon its mid 17th-century acquisition by the Earl of Romney. In 1834, contrary to the instruction of the British Parliament, Lord Romney declared his [...]
  enslaved Africans free men, becoming the first estate in St. Kitts to do so.
Gros & Petit Pitons, Saint Lucia ‐ Jan 20, 2023

27.9 mi

The Pitons are two mountainous volcanic plugs, volcanic spires, located in Saint Lucia. Gros Piton is 798.25 m (2,618.9 ft) high and Petit Piton is 743 m (2,438 ft) high; they are linked by the Piton Mitan ridge. After leaving Castries, St Lucia we sailedsouth toview the two Pitons prior to turning north.

+11

Gros Piton & Petit Piton
Day #08 - Castries ‐ Jan 21, 2023

224.1 mi

In 1650, the fort auprès du Petit Cul-de-Sac et de la rivière du Carénage was founded by a group of 40 Frenchmen led by de Rousselan, when St. Lucia was purchased by Capt. du Parquet and Monsieur Houel from the French West India Company. The capital was moved to the south side of the harbor in 1769 by Gov. Baron de Micoud. In 1785, the village of Carénage was renamed Castries, after Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix, marquis de Castries, the French Minister of the Navy and Colonies. In 18 [...]
35, the British built the western wharf in 1642 to facilitate the coal trade and the first steamship arrived in 1841, the RMS Solway. During World War II on 9 March 1942, the German U-161 sailed into Castries harbor at night and sank two allied ships including the Canadian ocean liner RMS Lady Nelson, which was subsequently refloated in the harbour and taken to Canada to be converted to a hospital ship. Castries has been rebuilt many times, following major fires on 15 October 1805, 6 April 1813, and most notably on 19 June 1948.

+65
- Morne Coubaril Estate ‐ Jan 21, 2023
  
  19.8 mi
  
  Members of the Devaux family have owned various lands in St Lucia at one time or another, but that of Morne Courbaril, at Soufriere, is the only one which remained in the hands of the family for more than two centuries. It seems that no other St Lucian estate has remained so long in the same family. In the 1740's the sugar planters of Martinique suffered a decline in prosperity. Some of them sought to improve their fortunes by selling their sugar estates and establishing coffee plantations, whic [...]
  h required less capital expenditure on slaves and on equipment. Several planters moved from Martinique to St Lucia, which was still largely unoccupied, so that land could be obtained for little more than the cost of clearing the forest and bush. p~ong these planters were Philippe de Vaux and
- Sulphur Springs Park ‐ Jan 21, 2023
  
  20.4 mi
  
  Sulphur Springs is a geothermal field on the island of Saint Lucia. It is located to the southwest in the district of Soufriere, a name given by the French meaning 'sulphur mine', because of the proximity of the town to the site. It is the most popular tourist destination in Saint Lucia, with approximately 200,000 annual patrons to the park, and is known as 'the world's only drive-in volcano'.
- Marigot Bay ‐ Jan 21, 2023
  
  6.2 mi
  
  Marigot Bay is located on the western coast of the Caribbean island country of Saint Lucia, 3.75 miles southwest from Castries and a short distance from the Saint Lucian National Marine Reserve. It is surrounded on three sides by steep, forested hills
Day #07 - Bridgetown, Barbados ‐ Jan 20, 2023

254.6 mi

Bridgetown, capital and port of the island-state of Barbados, in the West Indies, southeastern Caribbean Sea. It is on the southwestern end of the island, on the wide curve of Carlisle Bay. A built-up coastal strip stretches for several miles on each side of the town. The town, which was founded in 1628 and was originally called Indian Bridge, provoked considerable criticism from early visitors because of its location by a noxious swamp and its unplanned development. The name St. Michael’s To [...]
wn came into favour about 1660 and remained in use into the 19th century. Much of the town was destroyed repeatedly by fires, and in 1854 a cholera epidemic killed some 20,000 people.

+47

Day #07 - Bridgetown, Barbados
- St. John Church, Barbados ‐ Jan 20, 2023
  
  16.4 mi
  
  Unfortunately, more peril was in store for the consecrated land, as only a mere fifteen years had passed before the hurricane of 1675 struck Barbados and badly damaged the new church. In 1676 the parishioners tore down what was left of the structure and through Christian faith, perseverance and determination, the church was built once again. By 1831 nearly 200 years had passed before the property was again destroyed by one of the worst hurricanes on the local record. Undefeated, the church was [...]
  rebuilt yet again and that structure, created in 1836, still remains today. Since then the church has updated to include:
- Martin's Bay Beach, Barbados ‐ Jan 20, 2023
  
  17.6 mi
  
  Martin’s Bay is attractive and generally concealed in the island’s frame, sheltered from the rough east coast sea. The waves at Martin’s Bay are relatively calm and unreliable for surfing especially in the summer, which is very unlike its neighbouring beaches which are frequented by surfers. Though mostly calm, the waters here have some unpredictability and novice surfers have sometimes utilised the area as a training ground in preparation for other popular surfing spots. This well-kept se [...]
  cret means that Martin’s Bay will never be crowded with competing surfers, even when there are good waves.
Day #06 - Fort-de-France, Martinique ‐ Jan 19, 2023

457.3 mi

Fort-de-France, city and capital of the French overseas département and région of Martinique, in the West Indies. It lies on the west coast of the island of Martinique, at the northern entrance to the large Fort-de-France Bay, at the mouth of the Madame River. The city occupies a narrow plain between the hills and the sea but is accessible by road from all parts of the island. Formerly called Fort-Royal, it has been Martinique’s capital since 1680.

+56
- Sanctuaire diocésain du Sacré-Coeur ‐ Jan 19, 2023
  
  2.1 mi
- Saint-Pierre, Martinique ‐ Jan 19, 2023
  
  22.1 mi
  
  Saint-Pierre Martinican is a town and commune of France's Caribbean overseas department of Martinique, founded in 1635 by Pierre Belain d'Esnambuc. Before the total destruction of Saint-Pierre by a volcanic eruption in 1902, it was the most important city of Martinique culturally and economically, being known as "the Paris of the Caribbean". While Fort-de-France was the official administrative capital, Saint-Pierre was the cultural capital of Martinique. After the disaster, Fort-de-France grew i [...]
  n economic importance.
Day #05 - Philipsburg, Saint Martin ‐ Jan 18, 2023

205.5 mi

Philipsburg is the main town and capital of the country of Sint Maarten. The town is on a narrow stretch of land between Great Bay and the Great Salt Pond. It functions as the commercial center of Saint Martin island, whereof Sint Maarten encompasses the southern half. As of 2017, it has 1,894 inhabitants. Philipsburg was founded in 1763 by John Philips, a Scottish captain in the Dutch navy; the settlement soon became a bustling centre of international trade. Two historic forts bear witness to P [...]
hilipsburg's strategic importance in St. Maarten's history: Fort Amsterdam and Fort Willem.

+29

Day #05 - Philipsburg, Sint Maarten
- Marigot, Saint Martin ‐ Jan 18, 2023
  
  6 mi
  
  Originally a fishing village on a swamp for which it was named, Marigot was made capital during the reign of King Louis XVI of France, who built Fort St. Louis on a hill near Marigot Bay. Today, that building is the most important in Marigot. Marigot is typical of Caribbean towns, with gingerbread houses and sidewalk bistros. Market days are every Wednesday and Saturday morning. The crew of the 1997 motion picture Speed 2 shot the final scene here where the Seabourn Legend hits the island.
- Border Crossing, Netherlands ‐ Jan 18, 2023
Day #04 - Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas Island, United States ‐ Jan 17, 2023

816.3 mi

Charlotte Amalie located on St. Thomas, is the capital and the largest city of the United States Virgin Islands. It was founded in 1666 as Taphus (meaning 'beer house' or 'beer hall' in Danish). In 1691, the town was renamed to Charlotte Amalie after Charlotte Amalie of Hesse-Kassel (1650–1714), queen consort to King Christian V of Denmark-Norway. It has a deep-water harbor that was once a haven for pirates and is now one of the busiest ports of call for cruise ships in the Caribbean, with abo [...]
ut 1.5 million-plus cruise ship passengers landing there annually. Protected by Hassel Island, the harbor has docking and fueling facilities, machine shops, and shipyards and was a U.S. submarine base until 1966. The Town has been inhabited for centuries. When Christopher Columbus arrived in 1493, the area was inhabited by Caribs, Arawaks, Ciboney and Taíno native peoples. It is on the southern shore at the head of Saint Thomas Harbor. In 2010 the City had a population of 18,481 which makes it the largest city in the Virgin Islands Archipelago. Hundreds of ferries and yachts pass by the Town each week.

+39

Day #04 - Charlotte Amalie St Thomas Island
- Beacon Hill Overlook, United States ‐ Jan 17, 2023
  
  2.3 mi
  
  Our first stop to view the Harbor Charlotte Amalie
- Charlotte Amalie Overlook, United States ‐ Jan 17, 2023
  
  1.5 mi
  
  Our second stop to view the Harbor of Charlotte Amalie.
- Mountain Top Overlook, United States ‐ Jan 17, 2023
  
  4.3 mi
  
  Mountain Top, one of the highest elevations on the northern coast of St Thomas. Take photos of sugar-white, heart-shaped Magen's Bay immediately below you. In the distance, the Atlantic Ocean glimmers as with Jost Van Dyke, Tortola and the famous 'down island' views.
- Skyride to Paradise Point, United States ‐ Jan 17, 2023
  
  2 038.4 mi
  
  This popular St. Thomas tourist attraction features a cable-car ride to 800-foot Paradise Point, with excellent views of the Charlotte Amalie downtown, harbor, and beyond.
Day # 03 - Day @ Sea ‐ Jan 16, 2023

526.1 mi

21.84847 N -71.43328 W 15 knots, sunny shies, mod seas 2.6m & 74 F Our first full day at sea

Day #03 - Day @ Sea
Day #02 - Half Moon Cay, Bahamas ‐ Jan 15, 2023

458.7 mi

Anchored at Holland America's Private Island for the day. The Half Moon Cay situates in the Bahamas which is the queen of the islands near Cat Island. There are about 700 islands in the Bahamas, and this is regarded as the best one. The island is located in between the middle of Eleuthera and Cat Island and about 100 miles away from Nassau. This island was uplifted for a better and more enjoyable vacation destination by Holland America who bought it for a whopping amount of 6 Million US dollars [...]
in 1996.

+20
Day #01 - Port Everglades Cruise Port, United States ‐ Jan 14, 2023

11 mi

1850 Eller Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Boarding Ms Rotterdam for 11 day cruise.

+10
Roadway Inn & Suites ‐ Jan 13, 2023

336.4 mi

2440 W. State Road 84, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 One night at hotel to leave truck and sail on 14th.
Sanlan RV & Golf Resort ‐ Dec 12, 2022

68.4 mi

3929 US HWY 98 S LAKELAND, FL 33812
Hyatt Place Tampa Westshore

2 055.5 mi

4811 W Main St, Tampa, FL, 33607 Returned here to pick up truck.
Hampton Inn Portland - Airport ‐ Dec 8, 2022

2 055.5 mi

177 Philbrook Ave South Portland, ME 04106 Four night stay
Hyatt Place Tampa Westshore ‐ Dec 7, 2022

69.6 mi

4811 W Main St, Tampa, FL, 33607 Stay, fly and park.
Sanlan RV & Golf Resort ‐ Nov 23, 2022

262.7 mi

3929 US HWY 98 S LAKELAND, FL 33812
Stagecoach RV Resort ‐ Nov 21, 2022

294.7 mi

2711 County Road 208, St. Augustine FL 32092
Lake Jasper RV Village ‐ Nov 14, 2022

364 mi

44 Camp Lake Drive, Hardeeville, SC 29927 One week stay
Hideaway RV Resort ‐ Oct 31, 2022

223.5 mi

101 CYPRESS RV Way, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 Two week stay. Our second time in Myrtle Beach, first here in 2013. Campground located along Intercoastal Waterway-Myrtle Beach, SC. Thu Nov 3rd took walk on Broadwalk & Promenade 1.2 mile long.

+24

Myrtle Beach, SC
- Myrtle Beach Broadwalk & Promenade ‐ Nov 3, 2022
  
  11.4 mi
  
  Nov 3rd drove down to 8th Ave and walked north along Myrtle Beach Broadwalk & Promenade and back. Walked about 2.5 miles on another beautiful day.
Fayetteville RV Resort & Cottages ‐ Oct 24, 2022

267 mi

6250 Wade Stedman Rd Wade, NC 28395 Seven night layover.
Mayberry Campround ‐ Oct 21, 2022

74.6 mi

114 Byron Bunker Lane Mount Airy, NC 27030 Three night layover
- 221022 - Mount Airy, NC ‐ Oct 22, 2022
  
  5.8 mi
  
  Beautiful day walking along N Main Street. Started with visit to Vistor Center then did window shopping down Main St to Floyd's Barder Shop. Walked back up Main St to Barney's Cafe for lunch. After lunch drove around town passing Wally's Servicee Station and Andy's childhood home.
  
  +15
Fort Chiswell RV Park ‐ Oct 19, 2022

323.2 mi

312 Fort Chiswell Rd Max Meadows, VA Three night layover
Madison Vines RV Resort & Cottages ‐ Oct 17, 2022

166.2 mi

110 Campground Ln, Madison, VA 22727 Two night layover
Cherry Hill Park Campground ‐ Oct 14, 2022

178.2 mi

9800 Cherry Hill Road College Park, MD 20740
Old Mill Stream Campground ‐ Oct 12, 2022

196.9 mi

2249 Lincoln Hwy E, Lancaster, PA Two night layover
Delaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA Holiday ‐ Oct 11, 2022

333.1 mi

227 Hollow Road, East Stroudsburg, PA One night layover
Pine Lake RV Resort & Cottages ‐ Oct 10, 2022

242.4 mi

One night layover. Drove to Vernon, CT to visit & have supper with Missy, Eric and the three young ladies.
Old Orchard Beach Campground ‐ Aug 27, 2022

138.8 mi

27 OCEAN PARK ROAD OLD ORCHARD BEACH, ME 04064
Raymond L. Flynn Black Falcon Cruise Terminal

365.1 mi

+4

Boston, MA
Day #24 - Bar Harbor, ME ‐ Aug 26, 2022

489.8 mi

Bar Harbor is a town on Mount Desert Island along Maine’s Frenchman Bay. It serves as a gateway to the mountains and cliffs of neighboring Acadia National Park. Towering over the park, Cadillac Mountain has trails and views of the town, the bay and the Cranberry Islands. Sand Beach is ringed by mountains. From the town pier, the Shore Path winds along the bay overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the Porcupine Islands.

+17
- Colonel's Restaurant and Bakery ‐ Aug 26, 2022
  
  13.2 mi
  
  143 Main St Northeast Harbor, ME 04662 Traveled to Northeast to view old homestead and have coffee & donuts at bakery.
- Seal Harbor ‐ Aug 26, 2022
  
  11.3 mi
  
  On way back to ship, drove thru Seal Harbor. Foggy & raining so reutrned to ship early.
Day #23 - Halifax, NS, Canada ‐ Aug 24, 2022

415.3 mi

Halifax, an Atlantic Ocean port in eastern Canada, is the provincial capital of Nova Scotia. A major business centre, it’s also known for its maritime history. The city’s dominated by the hilltop Citadel, a star-shaped fort completed in the 1850s. Waterfront warehouses known as the Historic Properties recall Halifax’s days as a trading hub for privateers, notably during the War of 1812

+40
Day #22 - Day @ Sea

233.7 mi

45.75603 N 58.77136 N Speed 9 Knots Mod Sea 1.7m 69 Degrees Rain/Fog

+9
Day #21 - Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, France ‐ Aug 23, 2022

387.8 mi

No tours scheduled for this port. Took tender ashore for brief walk to center of town & back. Saint Pierre and Miquelon is a French archipelago south of the Canadian island of Newfoundland. Sparsely populated Miquelon-Langlade island contains the Grand Barachois lagoon, home to seabirds and seals. The busier Saint Pierre island has a distinct French atmosphere, with a cathedral and the Musée Heritage, which celebrates regional history. An island nearby, Île-aux-Marins, features an abandone [...]
d fishing village.

+28

Day #21 - Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Day #20 - St John's, NL, Canada ‐ Aug 22, 2022

512.7 mi

St. John's, a city on Newfoundland island off Canada's Atlantic coast, is the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador province. Its harbour was settled by the British in the 1600s. Downtown is known for its colourful row houses. Above the city is Signal Hill with walking trails and the site of the first transatlantic wireless communication, Cabot Tower, which commemorates John Cabot's discovery of Newfoundland

+93

Canadian Provinces & Territories and US States visited.
- Cape Spear, Canada ‐ Aug 22, 2022
  
  7.8 mi
  
  Most Eastern Point of North America Constructed in 1836, Cape Spear Lighthouse is a striking example of the unique lighthouse architecture of the period. Rising up from the centre of the square lightkeeper’s residence, the all-important light was a beacon of safe passage until 1955, when a new lighthouse tower was built nearby, using the original light. The human history of Cape Spear Lighthouse is the story of the Cantwells. For over 150 years, generations of this famous family of lightkeep [...]
  ers resided at Cape Spear and worked tirelessly to maintain a light so vital to mariners. Step inside the restored lighthouse and discover the lifestyle of a 19th-century lighthouse keeper. Journey back in time and explore the remnants of the World War II coastal defence battery – Fort Cape Spear. Walk in the footsteps of Canadian and American soldiers as they guarded St. John's from lurking German U-boats.
- Signal Hill National Historic Site, Canada ‐ Aug 22, 2022
  
  1.7 mi
  
  Signal Hill is a hill which overlooks the city of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Mostly a National Historic Site, adjacent to is the largely encaved museum of Johnson Geo Centre and its associated park. The highest point, Ladies' Lookout, above Cabot Tower, is 167 metres (548 ft) high. The community of The Battery lies on the slope of the hill overlooking the Harbour. On 12 December 1901, the first transatlantic wireless transmission was received by Guglielmo Marconi, to its aban [...]
  doned fever hospital. Due to its strategic placement overlooking the Narrows, the only entrance to the harbor, fortifications date back to the mid 17th century. Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador has a campus on the lower slopes, in the former Battery Hotel, and is also now the owner of the Johnson Geo Centre.
- Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove, NL, Canada ‐ Aug 22, 2022
  
  10.5 mi
  
  Drove thru on our return trip from Cape Spear, NL. Petty Harbour–Maddox Cove is a town of approximately 960 people located on the eastern shore of the Avalon Peninsula in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is nestled deep in the heart of Motion Bay, just south of St. John's.
- Colonial Building, Canada ‐ Aug 22, 2022
  
  0.6 mi
  
  The Colonial Building is a historic government building located in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The building was the home of the colonial and later provincial Newfoundland government and the House of Assembly from January 28, 1850 to July 28, 1959. In 1974, it was declared a Provincial Historic Sit
- House of Assembly of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ‐ Aug 22, 2022
  
  2.5 mi
Day #19 - St Anthony, NL ‐ Aug 21, 2022

548 mi

St. Anthony is a town on the northern reaches of the Great Northern Peninsula of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. St. Anthony serves as a main service centre for northern Newfoundland and southern Labrador. Had been on waitlist since early 2022 and the night before anchoring in St Anthony got call at 1930 they had two open spaces available. We were at L'Anse aux Meadows for 45 minutes to walk around and tour recreated buildings. After leaving we drove to Norstead the port the [...]
y used for trading. There was a replica of Viking boat building on Hermit Island, ME.

+92
- L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site ‐ Aug 21, 2022
  
  27.7 mi
  
  L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site contains the excavated remains of a complete 11th-century Viking settlement, the earliest evidence of Europeans in North America. Situated at the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula of the island of Newfoundland, this exceptional archaeological site consists of eight timber-framed turf structures built in the same style as those found in Norse Greenland and Iceland from the same period. The buildings include three dwellings, one forge and four workshop [...]
  s, on a narrow terrace overlooking a peat bog and small brook near the shore of Epaves Bay in the Straight of Belle Isle. Artifacts found at the site show evidence of activities including iron production and woodworking, likely used for ship repair, as well as indications that those who used the camp voyaged further south. The remnants correspond with the stories told in the Vinland Sagas, which document the voyages of Leif Erikson and other Norse explorers who ventured westward across the Atlantic Ocean from Iceland and Greenland to find and explore new territory, a significant achievement in the history of human migration and discovery.
- Norstead ‐ Aug 21, 2022
  
  27.1 mi
  
  Norstead: A Viking Village and Port of Trade is a reconstruction of a Viking Age settlement. Located near L'Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland, Norstead won the provincial Attractions Canada award for "Best New Attraction" in 2000, and was the centerpiece of a series of events held that year to commemorate the 1,000th anniversary of the Vikings' arrival. The site also houses a 54-foot replica Viking knarr which sailed from Greenland to L’Anse aux Meadows in 1998 with a crew of nine men. The fou [...]
  r-hectare living history site is located just 2km from the L’Anse aux Meadows UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site depicts life as it could have existed in a village or port of trade in any of the Scandinavian countries circa 790-1066 AD. The site has four period-style buildings including a boathouse, which houses the full-scale replica Viking ship, Snorri, a chieftain’s hall, a church and a blacksmith’s shop. The ship Snorii was built by Robert Stevens’ boatyard on Hermit Island, ME
Day #18 - Day @ Sea ‐ Aug 20, 2022

50.40407 N 50.40527 W Seas 1.2m 17 knots 52 Degrees Gentle Breeze Foggy

+3
Day #17 - Nanortalik, Greenland ‐ Aug 19, 2022

480.4 mi

It was a beautiful morning to start our journey into the harbor of Nanortalik, Greenland. High 30's/low 40's and sunshine. I was going to count all the growlers/small icebergs this morning but Anita says I couldn't count that high. Nanortalik (pronunciation (help·info)), formerly Nennortalik, is a town in Nanortalik Island, Kujalleq municipality, southern Greenland. With 1,185 inhabitants as of 2020,[1] it is the eleventh-largest town in the country. The name Nanortalik means "Place of Polar [...]
Bears" or "Place Where the Polar Bears Go" (from Greenlandic: nanoq). It is the southernmost town in Greenland with a population of over 1,000. Because of its location, this area was one of the first parts of Greenland settled by the Norse and one of the last settled by the Inuit. The town was founded in 1770 as Nennortalik.[2] In 1797, a permanent trading depot was set up in Nanortalik by traders from Julianehåb. Due to poor harbour facilities, the town was moved three kilometers northward in 1830, where it remains today. Of the old town, only some scattered ruins remain.

+51

Day #17 - Nanortalik, Greenland
Day #16 - Day @ Sea ‐ Aug 18, 2022

661.4 mi

60.94111 N 38.04565 W @1030 Seas 3.1 rough 7.3 mod breeze 50 degrees

+2
Day #15 - Day @ Sea ‐ Aug 17, 2022

244.8 mi

We were scheduled to anchor in Grundarfjordur, Iceland today but do to forecast of high wind and heavy rain the captain decide to cancel stop. Would have been too windy for tender operations. 63.37183 N 26.53198W Rough sea 3.7m Galeforce winds & rain 51 degrees Roughest day so far.
Day #14 - Reykjavik, Iceland ‐ Aug 16, 2022

628.1 mi

Reykjavik, on the coast of Iceland, is the country's capital and largest city. It's home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. The striking concrete Hallgrimskirkja church and rotating Perlan glass dome offer sweeping views of the sea and nearby hills. Exemplifying the island’s volcanic activity is the geothermal Blue Lagoon spa, near the village of Grindavik. This was our longest tour (8 1/2 hours) of the five we took in Iceland. Temps goto low/mid 60's warmes [...]
t day we had in Iceland.

+107

Day #14 - Reykjavik, Iceland
- Langjokull Glacier, Iceland ‐ Aug 16, 2022
  
  From the Gullfoss Falls we were able to view the glacier. The shimmering glacier Langjokull is called the “Long Glacier” because it’s not very wide, but surprisingly long. From north to south the ice cap measures around 55 km (31 mi) long, but from east to west it reaches a width of only 20 km (12 mi). The enormous Langjokull Glacier covers an area of about 953 km² (368 mi²), making it the second-largest glacier in Iceland and the fourth-largest in Europe. For reference, that makes Lan [...]
  gjokull bigger than New York City or even Singapore.
- Þingvellir National Park, Iceland ‐ Aug 16, 2022
  
  Our forth stop of the day. The tectonic plates whose turbulent interactions formed Iceland, are the Eurasian tectonic plate and the North American tectonic plate. Spanning the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Iceland emerged as a result of the divergent, spreading, boundary between these two plates and the activity of Iceland´s own hotspot or mantle plume.
- Hellisheiði Power Plant, Iceland ‐ Aug 16, 2022
  
  29.2 mi
  
  Our first stop of the day. The Hellisheiði Power Station is the eighth-largest geothermal power station in the world and largest in Iceland.The facility is located in Hengill, southwest Iceland, 11 km (7 mi) from the Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Station. The plant has a capacity of 303 MW of electricity and 133 MWth of hot water for Reykjavik's district heating. The power station is owned and operated by ON Power, a subsidiary of Reykjavík Energy. Electricity production with two 45 MW turbines [...]
  commenced in 2006. In 2007, an additional low pressure steam turbine of 33 MW was added. In 2008, two 45 MW turbines were added with steam from Skarðsmýrarfjall Mountain. The hot water plant was introduced in 2010 and the last two high pressure 45 MW turbines were added in 2011. In order to reduce hydrogen sulphide pollution in the capital area a system was added to the plant in 2014 which reinjects non-condensable gases into the ground.
- Gullfoss Falls, Iceland ‐ Aug 16, 2022
  
  89.7 mi
  
  Our second stop of the day for lunch and a short walk towaterfall. The Hvítá river flows southward, and about a kilometre above the falls it turns sharply to the right and flows down into a wide curved three-step "staircase" and then abruptly plunges in two stages (11 metres or 36 feet, and 21 metres or 69 feet) into a crevice 32 metres (105 ft) deep. The crevice, about 20 metres (66 ft) wide and 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) in length, extends perpendicular to the flow of the river. The average am [...]
  ount of water running down the waterfall is 141 cubic metres (5,000 cu ft) per second in the summer and 80 cubic metres (2,800 cu ft) per second in the winter. The highest flood measured was 2,000 cubic metres (71,000 cu ft) per second.
- Strokkur Geyser, Iceland ‐ Aug 16, 2022
  
  Our third stop of the day. Strokkur is now the star of the Haukadalur valley, just 100 m (328 ft) south of the Great Geysir. It's Iceland's most active geyser and puts up a flashy show every couple of minutes - spouting with boiling water that reaches from 20 meters (65 feet) up to 40 meters (130 ft) skywards.
- Thingvallavatn Lake, Iceland ‐ Aug 16, 2022
  
  At our forth stop we were able to view lake. Þingvallavatn, anglicised as Thingvallavatn, is a rift valley lake in southwestern Iceland. With a surface of 84 km² it is the second-largest lake in Iceland. Its greatest depth is 114 m.
- Hofdi House, Iceland ‐ Aug 16, 2022
  
  1.9 mi
  
  Drove by on our return to ship. Built in 1909 as the residence of the French consul. Now an elegant location for official state functions. Not open to the public -- supposed to be spectacular inside. In 1986, it was the location for the Reagan-Gorbachev Summit.
- Althing, Iceland ‐ Aug 16, 2022
  
  The Althing (Icelandic: Alþingi) is the national parliament of Iceland. It is the oldest legislature in the world that still exists. It was founded in 930 at Thingvellir (the "assembly fields"), which is almost 45 kilometres (28 mi) east of Iceland's capital, Reykjavík. Got to view theformer site.
Day #13 - Djúpivogur ‐ Aug 15, 2022

128.9 mi

Djúpivogur is a small town and municipality located on a peninsula in the Austurland region in eastern Iceland, near the island of Papey and on the fjord Berufjörður. The municipality was formed by the merger of rural communities Berunes, Buland, and Geithellur on October 1,

+68

Day #13 - Djupivogur, Iceland
- Hoffellsjökull Glacier Lagoon ‐ Aug 15, 2022
  
  64.2 mi
  
  Hoffellsjökull Glacier Lagoon is located on the south eastern end of the Vatnajökull Ice Cap in Iceland and is a little more difficult to reach. This means that this small glacial lagoon is quiet and peaceful. In some ways the proximity of the glacier to the shoreline of the lagoon and the narrow valley makes it feel all the more intense.
- Dynjandi Horse Farm ‐ Aug 15, 2022
  
  The Icelandic horse (Icelandic: íslenski hesturinn [ˈistlɛnscɪ ˈhɛstʏrɪn]) is a breed of horse developed in Iceland. Although the horses are small, at times pony-sized, most registries for the Icelandic refer to it as a horse. Icelandic horses are long-lived and hardy. In their native country they have few diseases; Icelandic law prevents horses from being imported into the country and exported animals are not allowed to return. The Icelandic displays two gaits in addition to the typical [...]
  walk, trot, and canter/gallop commonly displayed by other breeds. The only breed of horse in Iceland, they are also popular internationally, and sizable populations exist in Europe and North America. The breed is still used for traditional sheepherding work in its native country, as well as for leisure, showing, and racing.
Day #12 - Seydisfjordur ‐ Aug 14, 2022

424.7 mi

Seyðisfjörður (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈseiːðɪsˌfjœrðʏr̥]) is a town in the Eastern Region of Iceland at the innermost point of the fjord of the same name. The town is located in the municipality of Múlaþing. A road over Fjarðarheiði mountain pass (elevation 600 m or 2,000 ft) connects Seyðisfjörður to the rest of Iceland; 27 kilometres (17 miles) to the ring road and Egilsstaðir. Seyðisfjörður is surrounded by mountains with the most prominent Mt. Bjólfur to the we [...]
st (1085 m) and Strandartindur (1010 m) to the east. The fjord itself is accessible on each side from the town, by following the main road that leads through the town. Further out the fjord is fairly remote but rich with natural interests including puffin colonies and ruins of former activity such as nearby Vestdalseyri [ˈvɛstˌtalsˌeiːrɪ], from where the local church was transported.

+61

Day #12 - Seydisfjordur, Iceland
- Valþjófsstaður ‐ Aug 14, 2022
  
  52.7 mi
  
  Valþjófsstaður: Is a 13th-century church estate and manor farm in the Fljótsdalur Valley. The church was consecrated in 1966 and contains many valuable items, including an exquisite chalice and paten.
- Snæfellsstofa Visitor Center ‐ Aug 14, 2022
  
  50.1 mi
  
  The visitor centre at Skriduklaustur is the information centre for the east territory of Vatnajökull National park. The visitor centre opened in June 2010 and is the first BREEAM certified building in Iceland. The centre also has an interesting exhibition on the area and the nature.
- Skriðuklaustur ‐ Aug 14, 2022
  
  50.5 mi
  
  Built in 1939, Skriduklaustur is the most recognized and most famous building in the Eastfjords. In addition, this museum is the former home of the beloved Icelandic author, Gunnar Gunnarsson. Gunnar Gunnarsson, one of Iceland’s most famous authors, built this beautiful stone building in the area where he grew up. A German architect named Fritz Höger designed the house; it’s 315 square meters and has an attic and two floors. When Gunnar and his wife moved to Reykjavik nine years later, [...]
  they gave Skriduklaustur to the Icelandic nation.
- Hallormsstadur Forest Reserve ‐ Aug 14, 2022
  
  39.2 mi
  
  Hallormsstaður National Forest is considered to be Icelands largest forest. The forest covers an area of 740 hectares most of which is native birch. The forest is a popular recreational area featuring, camping sites, marked hiking trails and an arboretum.
- Egilsstaðir ‐ Aug 14, 2022
  
  18.5 mi
  
  On return we stopped in Egilsstadirfor shopping.
- Gufu Waterfall ‐ Aug 18, 2022
  
  3 mi
Day #11 - Akureyri ‐ Aug 13, 2022

245 mi

Akureyri is a city at the base of Eyjafjörður Fjord in northern Iceland. In the center, the 1940 Akureyri Church has stained-glass windows portraying scenes from Icelandic Christian history. There are views of the fjord from the forecourt. Nearby, the Akureyri Art Museum displays contemporary art from Iceland and farther afield. To the south are the Botanical Gardens, with specimens from across Iceland.

+107

Day #11 - Akureyri, Iceland
- Godafoss Waterfall ‐ Aug 13, 2022
  
  24.1 mi
  
  Goðafoss waterfall is located in the river Skjálfandafljót in north Iceland, the fourth-largest river in Iceland. It is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the country, falling from a height of 12 meters (39 feet) over a width of 30 meters (98 feet).
- Laufas Folk Museum ‐ Aug 13, 2022
  
  22.8 mi
  
  Laufas Folk Museum is a complex of turf roof houses that expanded over time. The style of turf clad timber building stretches back to the Middle Ages. A number of these houses are linked together by passageways. The lower floors were the living spaces with the upper floors mainly used for sleeping quarters. The last resident of these houses (to 1936) was the minister for the church on the property. The host at the museum provides a direct link as she was baptized by that minister. Two parlor ro [...]
  oms are fairly modern with wood floors and furniture. One was used as a dining room. The rest of the lower rooms are connected by dirt floors and flagstones. In the kitchen pots were heated over open fires. There is an opening in the roof for the smoke to escape. Overall, an interesting view into life in Iceland in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The Church: There has been a church at Laufás since early Christianity in Iceland. The present church at Laufás was built in 1865 and was dedicated to the Apostle Paul in Catholicism. In the church, you will see a very decorative pulpit from 1698. And I love the christening font, it was all lit up in the sunlight when I visited the church, ever so lovely.
- Akureyri Botanical Garden ‐ Aug 13, 2022
  
  1.4 mi
  
  The Akureyri Botanical Gardens are, the name suggests, located in the capital of north Iceland, Akureryri. They were established in 1957, within a city park that had been created by local women in 1912. The gardens, which now cover 3.6 hectares, are home to over 7,000 species of plant; around 400 are native, but the vast majority are alien to Iceland. Since their creation, the Akureyri Botanical Gardens have been a favourite attraction for both visitors and locals throughout the summer; they ar [...]
  e an oasis of colour and a perfect place for quiet contemplation. The gardens have, however, also been used extensively for scientific research purposes.
Artic Circle Crossing ‐ Aug 12, 2022

73.5 mi

66 38.8 N 22 52.8 W An added bonus for us Old Salts After leaving Ísafjörður, Iceland we got to travel farther north.

Arctic Circle Crossing
Day #10 - Ísafjörður, Iceland

738.7 mi

The weather was interesting. Cloudy, rain, sunshine, fog as we traveled on our tour. It made big difference after going through the tunnels. Could be rain on one side and fog or sunshine on other. Welcome to Iceland. Snow starts in Sep and ends in May and for/rain the rest of year. Ísafjörður (pronounced [ˈiːsaˌfjœrðʏr̥], meaning ice fjord, literally fjord of ices) is a town in the northwest of Iceland. The oldest part of Ísafjörður with the town centre is located on a spit of sa [...]
nd, or eyri, in Skutulsfjörður, a fjord which meets the waters of the larger fjord Ísafjarðardjúp. With a population of about 2,600, Ísafjörður is the largest settlement in the peninsula of Vestfirðir (Westfjords-see below) and the administration centre of the Ísafjarðarbær municipality, which includes—besides Ísafjörður—the nearby villages of Hnífsdalur, Flateyri, Suðureyri, and Þingeyri. The Westfjords or West Fjords is a large peninsula in northwestern Iceland and an administrative district, the least populous administrative district. It lies on the Denmark Strait, facing the east coast of Greenlan In our jouurney to water fall we passed through Vestfjarðagöng (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈvɛstˌfjarðaˌkœiŋk], regionally also [-ˌkœŋk], "Westfjords Tunnel") is the longest tunnel in Iceland, located in Westfjords in northwestern Iceland. It has a length of 9,113 m (29,898 ft) and was opened in September 1996. Second tunnel: Bolungarvíkurgöng This tunnel north of Ísafjörður opened in 2010 and is 5.400 m long (3.36 miles). This tunnel is a two lane one, traffic going both ways. It’s well lit up and easy to drive. If you are in Ísafjörður, you drive up north to Hnífsdal where you enter the tunnel to Bolungarvík.

+82

Day #10 - Ísafjörður, Iceland
- Dynjandi Waterfall, Iceland ‐ Aug 13, 2022
  
  39.4 mi
  
  Dynjandi is a waterfall located in Arnarfjörður in the Westfjords region of Iceland. It is the largest waterfall in the Westfjords and has a total height of 100 metres. Below it are five other waterfalls: Háifoss, Úðafoss, Göngufoss, Hundafoss and Bæjarfoss.
- Suðureyri, Iceland
  
  We stopped here on return to ship. Walked around for about 45 minutes to sample fish while listerning to local history. [No fish for this kid] Suðureyri (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈsʏːðʏrˌeiːrɪ]) is a small Icelandic fishing village perched on the tip of the 13 km-long Súgandafjörður in the Westfjords. The community was isolated for years by the huge mountains and rough road that led over them. Now it is connected to Ísafjörður by a 5 km tunnel. The village has tours set up to [...]
  allow visitors to experience traditional Icelandic life firsthand. This includes going out on original fishing boats or visiting the fish factory in town. Amenities include a geothermal swimming pool, campsite, hotel and a restaurant. The church was built in 1937.
Day #09 - Day @ Sea ‐ Aug 11, 2022

504 mi

62.36130 N 35.25520 W Moderate Seas 1.6 m 52 degrees partly cloudy 0715

Day #09 - Day @ Sea North Altantic
Day #08 - Cruising Prins Christians Sund ‐ Aug 10, 2022

263.9 mi

We were lucky to have such a beautiful day for our cruise through Prins Chriatian Sund. Prins Christian Sund. The Prince Christian Sound connects the Labrador Sea with the Irminger Sea. It is around 100 km (60 miles) long and it is narrow, sometimes only 500 metres (1,600 ft) wide. There is only one settlement along this sound, Aappilattoq. The long fjord system is mostly surrounded by steep mountains in general reaching over 1,200 metres (3,900 ft), one of them 2,220 me [...]
tres (7,280 ft) high. Many glaciers go straight into its waters where they calve icebergs. There are often strong tidal currents limiting the formation of ice. It has many offshoots, such as Kangerluk to the north midway through the fjord, Ikeq Fjord in the south, and in the west Ilua Fjord, Ikerasaq Fjord (Akuliarutsip Imaa), Utoqqarmiut Fjord (Pamialluup Kujatinngua) and the Torsukattak Fjord.

+109

Day #08 - Prins Christian Sund
- Aappilattoq, Kujalleq, Greenland ‐ Aug 10, 2022
  
  Aappilattoq, Kujalleq is the only village along our journey today. 2020 cenus was 100 inhabitants . The main occupations and sources of income are hunting and fishing. The settlement has a heliport operated by Air Greenland. The village is served as part of government contract, with mostly cargo helicopter flights. The main transportation routes are via air or sea.
- Kangerluk Inlet ‐ Aug 10, 2022
  
  At 1145 the captain pulled into Kangerluk Inlet to view glacier for about 45 minutes. He did a slow 540 degree turn to allow everyone a chance to view glacier.
- Southern most point of Greenland Ice Sheet ‐ Aug 10, 2022
  
  The Greenland ice sheet is a vast body of ice covering 1,710,000 square kilometres (660,000 sq mi), roughly near 80% of the surface of Greenland. Greenland ice sheet It is the second largest ice body in the world, after the Antarctic ice sheet. The ice sheet is almost 2,900 kilometres (1,800 mi) long in a north–south direction, and its greatest width is 1,100 kilometres (680 mi) at a latitude of 77°N, near its northern margin. The average thickness is about 1.5 km (0.9 mi) and over 3 km (1. [...]
  9 mi) at its thickest point.[1] In addition to the large ice sheet, smaller ice caps (such as Maniitsoq and Flade Isblink) as well as glaciers, cover between 76,000 and 100,000 square kilometres (29,000 and 39,000 sq mi) around the periphery. If the entire 2,850,000 cubic kilometres (684,000 cu mi) of ice were to melt, it would lead to a global sea level rise of 7.2 m (24 ft).[2] The Greenland Ice Sheet is sometimes referred to under the term inland ice, or its Danish equivalent, indlandsis. It is also sometimes referred to as an ice cap.
Day #07 - Qaqortoq, Greenland ‐ Aug 9, 2022

652.5 mi

Qaqortoq is a town in southern Greenland, set within a system of fjords. The town center is home to 18th-century colonial buildings and a landmark fountain. Qaqortoq Museum features displays about Greenlandic culture. From Lake Tasersuaq, trails lead through rugged mountains to the old Norse settlement of Igaliku. To the southeast, the hot springs at Uunartoq sit beside a bay dotted with icebergs. 2020 population 3,050 Took tender ashore for walk around waterfront. Very clean and peacefull lit [...]
tle town.

+35

Day #07 - Qaqortoq, Greenland
Day #06 - Day @ Sea ‐ Aug 8, 2022

534.7 mi

55.68997 N - 51.84441 W Moderate Seas 2 M 47 Degrees overcast and some fog Left Red Bay, NL and sailed the Strait of Belle Isle into Labrodor Sea. Overcast all day and sea picked up during afternoon but ship rides great.
Day #05 - Red Bay, Labrodor, Canada ‐ Aug 7, 2022

392.2 mi

Arrived in Red Bay at 0800 after sailing overnight in Gulf of St Lawerance and the Strait of Belle Isle. This was on my bucket list as I had not had opportunity to visit Labrobor during my trucking days. Red Bay is a fishing village in Labrador, notable as one of the most precious underwater archaeological sites in the Americas. Between 1530 and the early 17th century, it was a major Basque whaling area. Several whaling ships, both large galleons and small chalupas, sank there, and their discove [...]
ry led to the designation of Red Bay in 2013 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

+56
- 20220807 - Point Amour Lighthouse, Canada ‐ Aug 7, 2022
  
  42.1 mi
  
  We took bus ride to Point Amour, Provincial Historic Site, Newfoundland and Labrador. The Point Amour Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on Point Amour in southern Labrador, Canada. It is not far from L'Anse Amour, and was completed in 1857. It is the tallest lighthouse in Atlantic Canada, and the second tallest one in all of Canada, reaching a height of 125 feet.
- 20220807 - Quebec/Labrobor Border, Canada ‐ Aug 7, 2022
  
  58.3 mi
  
  On way back to Red Bay, NL we made a brief stop at border with Quebec.
Day #04 - Corner Brook, NL ‐ Aug 5, 2022

429.7 mi

Corner Brook - Newfoundland's fourth-largest city, Corner Brook is the hub of the island's west coast. Hills fringe three sides of the city, which has dramatic views of the harbor and the Bay of Islands. The town is also home to a large paper mill and a branch of Memorial University. Captain James Cook, the British explorer, charted the coast in the 1760s, and a memorial to him overlooks the bay. Prior night we sailed into Gulf of St Lawerance on way to Corner Brook, NL. This morning we sailed [...]
into Bay of Islands on way to Corner Brook. It was beautiful and calm trip. Anita now has traveled in all 10 Canadian Provinces along with Yukon Territory. After we docked, we took tour to Cross Morne National Park in fantastic weather. Soaring fjords and moody mountains tower above a diverse panorama of beaches and bogs, forests and barren cliffs. Shaped by colliding continents and grinding glaciers, Gros Morne’s ancient landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

+71
- Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse ‐ Aug 6, 2022
  
  72.2 mi
  
  Visited Lobster Cove Head Lighthouse overlooking Lobster Cove. Century old lighthouse that once served as a beacon to safely guide fishermen and sailing vessels into Bonne Bay. Today, it is the gateway for discovering the rich cultural heritage of Gros Morne National Park. Our newly renovated exhibit highlights the people and heritage of the area, showcasing historical photos, audio recordings of folk songs and lightkeepers logbooks. Take a seat at the kitchen table and chat with our friendly gu [...]
  ides about everything from the lightkeepers families to what life is like along this coast.
- Rocky Harbour, NL ‐ Aug 6, 2022
  
  Stopped in Rocky Harbour and ate at Ocean Room Restaurant overlooking Rocky Harbour
- Western Brook Pond viewing area. ‐ Aug 6, 2022
  
  We stop to view the area. There is a 45 minute hile into pond to take a two boat ride. It would have been nice to ride on pond to view 2,000 foot cliffs.
- Norris Point ‐ Aug 6, 2022
  
  Located on the northern peninsula of Newfoundland and 10 minutes south of Rocky Harbour, the community hosts a marine biology centre, a pharmacy, a modern health care facility, and several businesses. The community is adjacent to Gros Morne National Park. Norris Point is located on the northern side of Bonne Bay and is named after one of its first settlers, Neddy Norris, who came to the area with his wife and children between 1789 and 1790. The Norrises apparently disappeared or left the area; [...]
  consequently, there is no official account of their residency.
Day #03 - Cruise Terminal Sydney, NS

685.2 mi

Spent the day in the Port of Sydney, NS Took short walk around Sydney and sat outside for a while. We had visited here in 2016 on our six week trip to the maritimes.

+44

Day #03 - Sydney, NS
- St. Patrick’s Church Museum ‐ Aug 6, 2022
  
  87 Esplanade, Sydney, NS St. Patrick’s Church Museum was originally built as a Roman Catholic Church in 1828. The church stands on the former site of a wooden edifice built for the pioneers in 1805. The congregation came from North Sydney, Sydney Mines, Bras d’Or, Low Point and Louisbourg. In 1850 a balcony was added to accommodate the burgeoning population of the area. Due to the increasing size of the congregation, a new church, Sacred Heart, was later built on George Street.
Day #02 - Day @ Sea ‐ Aug 4, 2022

441.6 mi

43.18238" N 65.98262" W at 0930 - Seas calm Dense fog 71 degrees Set clocks ahead 1 hour this morning. Dense fog most of day. The bar opens at 1000 so miss coffee break.
Day #01 - Raymond L. Flynn Black Falcon Cruise Terminal, United States ‐ Aug 3, 2022

155.3 mi

Started day by taken bus from Portland, ME to South Station Boston, MA. Boarded ship at 1430 and headed for the bar for a few drinks. No problem since someone else was doing the driving. Had nice evening to sail out of Boston. Part two of our 50th Anniversity Cruising is to Iceland. Part one was Cruise to Hawaii in Feb of this year.

+38

Day #01 - Depart Boston, MA @ 1930
Old Orchard Beach Campground ‐ Jul 22, 2022

27 OCEAN PARK ROAD OLD ORCHARD BEACH, ME 04064
Rustic Gatherings Lodge ‐ Jul 20, 2022

183.4 mi

328 Mt Moosilauke Hwy, Warren, NH 03279 *** 50th Anniversary Event ***

+76

Warren, NH
Old Orchard Beach Campground ‐ May 10, 2022

237.6 mi

27 OCEAN PARK ROAD OLD ORCHARD BEACH, ME 04064
- 20220514 - Melissa & Eric Saucier's ‐ May 15, 2022
  
  251.5 mi
  
  84 Frederick Rd, Vernon, CT 06066 Kayla's First Communion
  
  +7
  
  20220514 - Vernon, CT
Pine Lake RV Resort & Cottages ‐ May 9, 2022

557.9 mi

30 River Rd. Sturbridge, MA 01566

Sturbridge, MA
Bellefonte / State College KOA Holiday ‐ May 8, 2022

255 mi

2481 Jacksonville Road Bellefonte, PA 16823

Bellefonte, PA
Pine Cove Beach Club and RV Resort ‐ May 7, 2022

232.1 mi

1495 Route 481, Charleroi, PA 15022

+7

Charleroi, PA
Buckeye Lake / Columbus East KOA Holiday ‐ May 6, 2022

302.8 mi

4460 Walnut Rd, Buckeye Lake, OH 43008

Buckeye Lake, OH
Indianapolis KOA Holiday ‐ May 5, 2022

318.4 mi

5896 West 200 North, Greenfield, IN 46140
Kamp Komfort Campground ‐ May 4, 2022

412.5 mi

21408 N. 600 East Road Carlock, IL 61725

+3

Carlock, IL
Newton / Des Moines East KOA Journey ‐ May 3, 2022

384.6 mi

1601 E 36th St S, Newton, IA 50208

+8

Newton, IA
Sioux City North KOA Holiday ‐ May 2, 2022

387.4 mi

675 Streeter Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049

+9

North Sioux City, SD
Kennebec KOA ‐ May 1, 2022

360.1 mi

307 S Highway 273, Kennebec, SD 57544

+7

Kennebec, SD
Spearfish KOA ‐ Apr 30, 2022

445.9 mi

41 West Hwy 14 Spearfish, SD One night layover

+22

Spearfish, SD
Hardin KOA Journey ‐ Apr 29, 2022

259.4 mi

2205 Hwy 47 N Hardin, MT 59034 One night layover Most of our journey today was in the rain.

+3

Hardin, MT
Osen's RV Park ‐ Apr 28, 2022

359.6 mi

20 Merrill Lane Livingston, MT 59047 One night layover After our forth trip to Missoula, MT, this is the first time we have drove east on I-90. Nice drive with new view of the landscape.

+20

Livingston, MT
Missoula KOA Holiday ‐ Apr 26, 2022

227.7 mi

3450 Tina Ave, Missoula, MT 59808 Three night layover.

Missoula, MT
Sportsman Lodge and RV Park ‐ Apr 24, 2022

272.4 mi

540 N Main Street Melrose, MT 59743 One night layover

+16

Melrose, MT
Snake River RV Park ‐ Apr 23, 2022

185.7 mi

1440 Lindsay Blvd, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 One night layover

Idaho Falls, ID
Village of Trees RV Resort ‐ Apr 22, 2022

326.2 mi

274 Highway 25 Declo,ID,83323 One night layover

+16

Declo, ID
Ironhorse RV Park ‐ Apr 21, 2022

454.1 mi

3400 East Idaho St, Elko, NV 89801 One night layover

+21

Elko, NV
Sparks Marina RV Park ‐ Apr 19, 2022

312.1 mi

1200 East Lincoln Way, Sparks, NV 89434

+10

Sparks, NV #2
The Hueys ‐ Apr 17, 2022

311.7 mi

3971 Young Ave Napa, CA Drove to Napa, CA from Sparks, NV to visit Anita's brother.

+7

Napa, CA
Sparks Marina RV Park ‐ Apr 13, 2022

207.1 mi

1200 East Lincoln Way, Sparks, NV 89434 Eight night layover. Will attend the 3 Holy Weeks Mass here. We continued on US Route 95 to Fallon, NV and took US Route 50 west and picked up US Route 50 Alt to I-80 west. After leaving Hawthorne we drove along Walker Lake with hills on one side and lake on other. Walker Lake is a natural lake, in the Great Basin in western Nevada in the United States. It is 11 mi (17 km) long and 5 mi (8 km) wide, in northwestern Mineral County along the east side of the [...]
Wassuk Range, about 75 mi (120 km) southeast of Reno. The lake is fed from the north by the Walker River and has no natural outlet except absorption and evaporation. The community of Walker Lake, Nevada, is found along the southwest shore.

+17

Sparks, NV
Whiskey Flats RV Park ‐ Apr 12, 2022

311.7 mi

3045 Hwy 95 Hawthorne, NV 89415 One night layover. Today we continued on US Route 95 to Hawthorne. Nice campground.

+51

Hawthorne, NV
Beatty RV Park ‐ Apr 11, 2022

385.8 mi

6333 Nevada Hwy. 95 N., Beatty, NV 89003 One night layover. More new territory today. Followed US 93 north out till Laz Vegas and then picked up US 95 north. We will spend 3 day travel on this road. Nevada has a tremendous amount of open land. Could not see Hover Dam from the Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge as we crossed the Colorado River. Did not stop since we and driven over dam in 2014. Route US 95 in Nevada is about the best road I have ever driven on. Most of it is two lane [...]
but smooth.

+39

Beatty, NV
Blake Ranch RV Park and Horse Horse ‐ Apr 10, 2022

351.8 mi

9315 East Blake Ranch Road Kingman, AZ 86401 One night layover. Started our journey north to Sparks, NV for Easter. Temps had been high 80's to 95 for past week so nice to leave the heat for temps below freezing overnight. Never have been told I was bright. Had a nice ride over some new road for us. Picked up US Route 93 in Wickenburg, AZ. There were a lot of open country on the way to Kingman, AZ for one night.

+17

Kingman, AZ
Casa Grande RV Resort ‐ Feb 20, 2022

195 West Rodeo Rd, Casa Grande, AZ 85222 Passed through Telegraph Pass: One of the oldest sections of the Interstate Highway System in the US goes through a two-tiered highway section through Telegraph Pass at the north end of the range. The Interstate 8 roadcuts in the area of Telegraph Pass expose some of the oldest metamorphic rocks in the state of Arizona, outside of rocks exposed at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

+3

20220221 - Casa Grande, AZ
Best Western Yuma Foothills

289.6 mi

10731 E South Frontage Rd, Yuma, AZ 85367 One night layover Pass through Cuyamaca Mountains on drive to Yuma, AZ: The Laguna Mountains are bordered by the Cuyamaca Mountains area on the west and the Colorado Desert on the east, where the mountains form a steep escarpment along the Laguna Salada Fault. To the north the Laguna Mountains are bounded by the Elsinore Fault Zone and to the south by Cameron Valley and Thing Valley. The highest point is Cuyapaipe Mountain at 6,378 feet (1,944 m). The [...]
mountains are largely contained within the Cleveland National Forest. Snow falls on the highest peaks several times a year. Mount Laguna is a village in the Laguna Mountains with a population of about 80. The headwaters of three perennial streams begin in the Laguna Mountains: Noble Creek, Cottonwood Creek, and Kitchen Creek. The Laguna Mountains extend northwest about 35 mi (56 km) from the Mexican border at the Sierra de Juárez range.[2] The Sawtooth Range and In-Ko-Pah Mountains are adjacent to the east. The Santa Rosa Mountains lie further to the northeast. The Cuyamaca Mountains are adjacent along the west. Imperial Sand Dunes: Located in the southeast corner of California, the Imperial Sand Dunes are the largest mass of sand dunes in the state. Formed by windblown sands of ancient Lake Cahuilla, the dune system extends for more than 40 miles in a band averaging 5 miles wide. Dunes often reach heights of 300 feet above the desert floor, providing outstanding opportunities for recreation. A favorite place for off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts, the dunes also offer fabulous scenery, opportunities for solitude, and a home to rare plants and animals.

+12

Yuma, AZ
Day #19 - San Diego

Pulled into San Diego at 0600. Left Cruise Port and took Lyft to Hotel to get truck then drove to Yuma, AZ.

+5

San Diego, CA Disembarkation
Day #18 - Ensenada, Mexico ‐ Feb 19, 2022

1 192.8 mi

We sailed through out the day and pulled into Ensenada at 2000 for 2.5 hours. Position at 0800: 30' 74926" N 120' 36213" W at 0800 - Seas 1.8M Partly Cloudy 57 Degrees 20 Knots Set clocks ahead again last night. Stopping at Ensenada, Mexico for 2 1/2 hours Ensenada 2000: Pulled into port at night to fulfil obligation of visiting foreign port between US Ports. Entered harbor then did a 360 degree turn and backed to moor at pier.

+33

Day #18 - Ensenada, Mexico @ 2000
Day #17 - Day at Sea ‐ Feb 18, 2022

848.4 mi

29' 71720" N 128' 91553" W at 0815 - Seas 208 Overcast 59 Degrees 19.6 Knots The crew worked last evening put out there animals around the Lido Deck Pool Area.

+30

Day #17 @ Sea
Day #16 - Day at Sea ‐ Feb 17, 2022

835.7 mi

28' 30663" N 137' 44366" W at 0830 - Seas 2.7M Partly cloudy 64 degrees Set clocks ahead 1 hour this morning. As cruise winds down, we use our free meal in Pinnacle Grill tonight. First time in the grill on this ship. We both had the Filet Mignon. The steak was excellent along with the baked potato.

+4

Day #16 @ Sea
Day #15 - Day at Sea ‐ Feb 16, 2022

807.2 mi

26' 36338" N 145' 63991" W at 0815 - Seas 3M Partly Cloudy 71 Degrees Seas a little rougher but still cruising at 19 knots.

+2

Day #15 @ Sea
Day #14 - Day at Sea ‐ Feb 15, 2022

668.6 mi

24' 10665" N 153' 36365" W at 0815 - Seas 3M Sunny 71 Degrees Currently sailing at 19 knots headed for Sat docking in Ensenada, Mexico for a few hours. First of four full sea days.

+3

Day #14 @ Sea
Day #13 - Nawiliwili, Kauai, HI, United States ‐ Feb 14, 2022

446.3 mi

Sailed into Nawiliwili, Kauai, HI for our forth and last island visit. Beautiful location with a lot of maneuvering entering and leaving harbor. Entering 90 degree turn to port then 90 degree turn to starboard around breakwater. Have a lot of pictures from stern when we departed. On Kauai we took a 40 mile bus drive to the Grand Canyon of the Pacific. (Waimea Canyon-3,400ft). Wish we had more time but ship was scheduled to depart at 1230. It appeared to us the best was saved to last. Beautiful h [...]
arbor with the hills surrounding it.

+117
- Waimea Canyon State Park, United States ‐ Feb 14, 2022
  
  34.1 mi
  
  Waimea Canyon Dr, Waimea, HI 96796
- Spouting Horn Park, United States ‐ Feb 14, 2022
  
  16.2 mi
  
  Lawai Rd, Koloa, HI 96756
Day #12 - Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, HI ‐ Feb 13, 2022

300.6 mi

Anchored out in Kona for the day. I went ashore to attend church at St Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Beautiful church and walk along shore drive.

+70

Day #12 - Kailua-Kona, HI
- St. Michael The Archangel Church ‐ Feb 13, 2022
  
  75-5769 Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Day #11 - Hilo, Hawai'i, HI ‐ Feb 12, 2022

229.9 mi

Hilo, HI stop for the day. Hilo /ˈhiːloʊ/ (Hawaiian pronunciation: [ˈhilo]) is a census-designated place (CDP) and the largest city in Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States, which encompasses the Island of Hawaiʻi. The population was 44,186 according to the 2020 census.[1] Hilo is the county seat of the County of Hawaii and is in the District of South Hilo. The city overlooks Hilo Bay, and has views of two shield volcanoes, Mauna Loa, an active volcano, and Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano. Ma [...]
una Kea is the site of some of the world's most important ground-based astronomical observatories. The Hilo bay-front has been destroyed by tsunamis twice. The majority of human settlement in Hilo stretches from Hilo Bay to Waiākea-Uka, on the flanks of the volcanoes. Tour started at 0830 - Prior to getting in van, we got our first look of Mauna Kea. Its peak is 4,207.3 m (13,803 ft) above sea level, making it the highest point in the state of Hawaiʻi . 1st stop - Akaka Falls, a 442-foot (135 m) tall waterfall. ʻAkaka is named after Chief 'Akaka-o-ka-nī'au-oi'o-i-ka-wao, grandson of Kūlanikapele and Kīakalohia. We walked about a mile around loop trail. 2nd stop - Rainbow Falls is a waterfall located in Hilo, Hawaii. It is 80 ft tall and almost 100 ft in diameter. The falls are part of the Hawai'i State Parks. 3rd stop - Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Stopped at Kilauea Visitor Center to eat a prepared box lunch prior to viewing Kilauea Carter. Crossed the road to Volcano House to get our first look at Kilauea Carter. Then we drove a short ways to another overlook prior to stopping on return to view stream vents. Prior to leaving park we walked through the Thurston Lava Tube. Thurston Lava Tube, or Nahuku (nah-hoo-koo) by its Hawaiian name, sits hidden deep under a lush rainforest canopy inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a dramatic remnant of what was once an enormous river of lava. This stunning example of a large feeder tube from an ancient lava flow is well worth a visit. There is easy access along a paved pathway at 3,900 feet.

+122

Day #11 - Hilo, HI
- Akaka Falls Park ‐ Feb 12, 2022
  
  17.1 mi
  
  Akaka Falls Drive
- Rainbow Falls ‐ Feb 12, 2022
  
  5.9 mi
- Thurston Lava Tube (Nāhuku) ‐ Feb 12, 2022
  
  40.3 mi
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park ‐ Feb 12, 2022
  
  39 mi
Day #10 - Kahului, Maui, HI ‐ Feb 11, 2022

189.4 mi

Sailed into Kahului, HI at 0730 for the day. No tours scheduled today. Anita is worn out after USS Missouri & USS Arizona tours on Thu 10th. Kahului is a census-designated place in Maui County in the U.S. state of Hawaii. It hosts the county’s main airport, deep-draft harbor, light industrial areas, and commercial shopping centers. The population was 26,337 at the 2010 census. Kahului is part of the Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina Metropolitan Statistical Area which includes nearby Wailuku and the tow [...]
n and former whaling village of Lahaina. Anita was worn out from our second day of touring in Honolulu so we stayed on board to eat & drink. One must rest up.

+54

Day #10 - Kahului, HI
Day #09 - 521 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, Oahu, HI ‐ Feb 10, 2022

Day #2 in Honolulu, Oahu, HI Bus tour of Honolulu on way to National Cemetery of the Pacific for first stop. Second was stop at USS Missouri BB-63 ending up with final stop USS Arizona BB-39 Memorial.

+104

Day #09 - Second day in Honolulu, HI
- National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific ‐ Feb 10, 2022
  
  2.7 mi
  
  2177 Puowaina Dr, Honolulu, HI 96813
- Iolani Palace & Grounds ‐ Feb 10, 2022
  
  2.8 mi
  
  364 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813
- Hawaii State Capitol ‐ Feb 10, 2022
  
  2.5 mi
  
  415 S Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96813
- USS Missouri ‐ Feb 10, 2022
  
  11.3 mi
  
  Ford Island
- USS Arizona Memorial ‐ Feb 10, 2022
  
  11.2 mi
  
  Pearl Harbor National Memorial
Day #08 - 521 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, Oahu, HI ‐ Feb 9, 2022

589.5 mi

Moored at Cruise Pier 2 for two nights. Day #1 in Honolulu, Oahu, HI Wed Feb 9th did Grand Circle Island by Motor Coach. Trip was 120 miles long. Left pier and drove along South Shore Sea Cliffs then turned North and followed coast along Windward Coast. Stop in Haleiwa, North Shore, for lunch. After lunch stopped at Dole Plantation for people to shop. Ended tour on Nu'uanu Pali Lookout. Just a five-mile drive northeast of Downtown Honolulu, the Nuuanu Pali Lookout offers panoramic views of the s [...]
heer Koolau cliffs and lush Windward Coast. Driving up the Pali Highway through tall trees and dense forests to get to the lookout, you’ll see the city disappear and the tranquil beauty of Hawaii’s natural landscape emerge. Perched over a thousand feet above the Oahu coastline amid mountain peaks shrouded by clouds, the stone terrace overlooks the areas of Kaneohe and Kailua. The Pali Lookout is a site of deep historical significance. Named “Pali” meaning "cliff" in Hawaiian, the Pali Lookout is the site of the Battle of Nuuanu, where in 1795 King Kamehameha I won the struggle that finally united Oahu under his rule. This fierce battle claimed hundreds of soldiers’ lives, many of which were forced off of the Pali’s sheer cliffs. Honolulu is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Hawaii, which is located in the Pacific Ocean. It is an unincorporated county seat of the consolidated City and County of Honolulu, situated along the southeast coast of the island of Oʻahu, and is the westernmost and southernmost major U.S. city. Honolulu is Hawaii's main gateway to the world. It is also a major hub for international business, finance, hospitality, and military defense in both the state and Oceania. The city is characterized by a mix of various Asian, Western, and Pacific cultures, as reflected in its diverse demography, cuisine, and traditions.

+127

Day #08 - Honolulu, HI
- Waikiki Beach ‐ Feb 9, 2022
  
  4.5 mi
  
  Drove pass on tour along South side of Oahu
- Start drive along Windward Side ‐ Feb 9, 2022
  
  Turned North for nice drive along Windward Side of Oahu
- The Byodo-In Temple ‐ Feb 9, 2022
  
  14.8 mi
  
  47-200 Kahekili Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744. Stop for 45 minutes to walk around grounds.
- Kawela, Hawaii ‐ Feb 9, 2022
  
  46.4 mi
  
  Drove along Northeast corner of Oahu.
- The Dole Plantation ‐ Feb 9, 2022
  
  30.7 mi
  
  Stopped for shopping and walk around
- Nu'uanu Pali Lookout ‐ Feb 9, 2022
  
  7.9 mi
  
  Nu'uanu Pali Drive
- Teddy's Bigger Burgers ‐ Feb 9, 2022
  
  39.8 mi
  
  66-111 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa, HI 96712. Stopped in Haleiwa, HI for about 1 1/2 hours for ejoyable lunch and relaxation.
Day #07 Day at Sea ‐ Feb 8, 2022

655 mi

23' 31704" N 152' 94342" W at 0800 2.8M Seas

+14

Day #07 @ Sea
Day # 06 Day at Sea ‐ Feb 7, 2022

776 mi

25' 95804" N 147' 04102" W at 0800 - Seas 2.8M Partly sunny skies nice day. Breakfast on Lido Deck, lunch in Main Dining Room and supper on Lido Deck. Beautiful day in high 70"s and partly cloudy skies.