Sunday, September 13, 2009

From Grand Manan Island, NB

After getting lost in Bangor, ME, again this morning...(OK, now if you're through laughing, I'll continue)... we finally got on the right road toward Calais, ME. That's the border crossing we were taking to get into Canada. Once we finally got out of town, it was an uneventful and pleasant drive. I must admit that while driving through the Maine woods, in the fog, in the middle of nowhere, I was somewhat aware of the possibility of a moose hurtling out onto the road in front of me. But no such excitement!

We got to the Blacks Harbour ferry landing in plenty of time, and got on the appropriate ferry for the 90 minute ride. Again, an uneventful trip. The only problem was the thick fog that kept us indoors and unable to see any of the scenery along the trip.

New Brunswick is on Atlantic Time (an hour before Eastern Time), but at 10:45 AT (9:45 ET), John's already snoring away.

This wonderful Marathon Inn doesn't have a level floor in it or more than a 60-watt light bulb, but the rooms are big, the ceilings are high, the food so far is great, there is a wrap-around veranda facing the water with Adirondack chairs, and there is wireless internet access in our room. (We're in the Annex - the building to the left in the photo - attached by the veranda.) And they're going to make us go out whale-watching tomorrow. Aaaawwwww...

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