Delta St. John's Hotel And Conference Centre St. John's

... on deck 5, you can actually see the waves coming across our window. We're trying to eat through the sea sick feeling, but Laura has retired to the cabin! Writing this email, i'm in the worst part of the ship, near to the crow's nest at the front... maximum movement!
We're approx 100 miles east of Newfoundland now... probably quite close to the Titanic again (although trying not to think about that!)
Over and out for now...
Love Paul & Laura xx

... in the wall eatery.

They wanted me to join them for another movie tonight but I declined. I have spent very little time in the trailer the past few days. I had things to do before moving on. Michael's parents live in Calgary and they will be visiting in October. I promised that we would get together then.

Enjoy the pictures I took yesterday. There were so many to chose from.

PS. Just an observation about how I always get ...

... drive. Drive the final 5 kilometres of the Trans Canada Highway. YES! I've tranversed Canada on its national highway. One more item off my to-do list. Not that it was ever on the list, but now that its done might as well say that it was.

Last May I was in Victoria BC, one end of the highway. I didn't start the drive at the waterfront where the road offically starts. I had walked the first few kilometres from there to downtown Victoria ...

... rocks to avoid, ups and downs, boggy moss, small creeks to cross require one to keep focused. We regularly comment on how much we appreciate our hiking poles - never would have guessed they would prove so invaluable.
After a few hours of hiking, we reached a clear, rocky area overlooking the ocean. Seemed like the ideal location to stop for our lunch; the sun was shining, the cooling Atlantic breeze kept us comfortable. As we ate in silence, we once again soaked in ...

The day started with our ship finally pulling out of port at 6am and we began (hopefully) our next leg of the journey to Saint John, New Brunswick. Since we're now 13 hours behind schedule, I'm wondering if we'll skip it and head straight to New York. I don't think the Captain can coax this ship to go over the speed limit. Besides, I'm just the passenger and am only along for the ride, so whatever happens...happens and we'll have to take it in stride. We ...

... my jacket and grabbed my purse and walked to the corner store. The guy who works there sold me some traps (which I didn't want) and told me the only solution to living downtown was to have a cat. I decided I couldn't use the traps and put them away. I then went to sleep with the idea that as long as they didnt get into bed with me I was fine. Obviously mice are very attracted to me as I woke up at 1am and here was a mouse sitting beside my ...

... am discovering new things not only around me but also about myself as well, this might sound like a crummy hippie sort of junk but since I came up to Canada by myself I have learnt lots of new things, hell I have even tried speaking Newfie, I have learnt to shovell snow like a pro, Drunk like A REAL NEWFIE, and just become a completely new person. I would never trade this for the world. Till next time, don't do anything I wouldn't do and Keep it in your pants. KIWI

... shrimp and scallops for supper. I love fish. About this time the rain started to pour down, so I thought I would head back to the University for a nap. After all, although I am on vacation, the Calgary Stampeders are playing the BC Lions tonight and I want to listen on the laptop. Why a nap? Well the game is on at 7:00 PM pacific time and I am as far away from there as I can get . . . the game won't start until 11:30 PM local time. Perhaps I will go and get a pizza as a snack.

... lunch at Auntie Crae's on Water Street. Auntie Crae's is a small grocery and deli specializing in health food, bulk food, and pastries. Next door they operate a common room that anyone can settle down in with a paper or a book or a game of chess. I grabbed two beef rolls, a veggie samosa, and a Globe & Mail. The food was excellent and it was here I spotted a Newfoundland celebrity - the lead singer from Great Big Sea (I still don't know what his name is). After ...

... there. Found myself snapping shots just about on every corner. Canadian Tire was able to supply both my needs. The carrying bag (actually a thermos bag) is absolutely perfect, not only for now but in the future as well. Once I left Canadian Tire I got completely turned around and started walking the wrong way on Elizabeth for about half a mile. EXPLORING THE HISTORIC EAST END (From 2000 Visitor's guide), cont'd As I got back to the corner of King's bridge and Circular road ...