A few years ago we had a long-dreamed-of trip to NL planned but had to let it go due to a shortage of loose cash. We had gotten as far as booking rooms here and there. As it turned out the financial problem wasn't really a problem as a hurricane hit exactly when we were supposed to be there and so we likely escaped a too-interesting experience.
But it looks like we'll make it there this time.
We're departing Cobourg by train for Pearson Airport Friday morning. I am participating in a panel at the annual conference of the Canadian Association of Labour Lawyers (CALL) and they are paying for my flights and a couple of nights in a hotel. Geri coming along on points and we're turning it into a couple of weeks wandering around.
After the conference we're off to St. Pierre and spending three nights at the Hotel Robert with high expectations re. food and wine. Friends have stayed there and have good things to say about it and the town.
Back in St. John's afterwards we're picking-up our Airmiles-rented car and driving out to Port Union for a few days of lolling about and doing day trips with a bed in the Captain Blackmore's B&B there overlooking the water (and hopefully some whales and icebergs).
Returning to St. John's for almost a week we're planning a few day trips but also meeting up with my sister, with friends and possibly with a niece, all of whom are there by coincidence.
Shirley-Anne Blackadder and her partner Dave were booking into The Narrows B&B and so we have a room there too.
Updates and links to photos will follow of course. :-)
