Putting Bromptons to the test
An early start puts us onto Île Sainte-Hélène on our way across the St. Lawrence moving into the Cantons-de-l’est. A stop at Newland Café (Charles thinks I’m a snob always looking for good coffee – and he’s right). They even Continue reading Into The Townships
A moderate day following roads and bike paths that we did last fall. Back then we were cold and wet but today is a scorcher. Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue is a favourite and our goal for coffee. Following the fleuve once again, we Continue reading Encore Montréal
Day three sees Penny and I heading north towards Alexandria on beautiful country roads along a winding river. Penny’s taking the train back to Ottawa then I’m heading back to get Charles for a short trip to Pointe des Cascades. Continue reading Canal Soulanges
The Long Sault Parkway was supposed to be our first night’s accommodation (I’m so glad it was closed 😁). It was a nice quiet ride and also gave us an indication of the wind we’d face the whole day. Cornwall Continue reading Who has seen the wind
Our trip starts from Charles’ place with a bit of a twist this time; Penny’s joining us and Bill’s staying home after a scare from his mom (stitches and a black eye – I didn’t ask too many questions) We Continue reading Great start
Wondering why you’re getting these updates about a month late? Let’s just say that this is now more about journaling than providing daily trip updates. Something for me to look back upon. Humour me When I left off we were Continue reading Montreal
Heading out from Metcalfe on Monday morning and it looks like we’ll be getting wet. We’re on our way to Quebec City though not planning too far ahead. First night is a campground in Ste. Justine, just over the border, Continue reading The tired, retired and re-tired
I always associate the cottage with Ricky as he’s been part of our week on Hedgehog Island for the past seventeen years! But not this year… 2020 on Hedgehog Last year we noticed that Ricky just wasn’t himself, spending most Continue reading Ricky
Some other trips We’re off to the Quebec provincial park for a couple of nights and a visit with Hélène and Nil. This will be Bill’s first trip, post concussion so we’ll be taking it slowly, stopping frequently. And speaking Continue reading Dispensing with Plaisance
Alban, which is a couple of kilometres from the Beauséjour, has historical significance for Charles. His grandfather’s camp on Trout Lake, in its early days, was only accessible from the south shore and so the family had to go south Continue reading Sudbury at last