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beautiful image.....the stained glass really sounds out in the dark interior!
5 years agoJeanna, can I borrow Kerry and his box of parts on my Canada tour?
5 years agoI could live right there!
5 years agoWhat a tour!!!!!
5 years agoHere's the answer to your question about the purpose of the 8 diagonally placed concrete structures in the St. John River:
"A varied river this, but never a crowded one except when the logs come down in the spring drive. Most of the logs these days are cut in the forest near the headwaters and they have an adventurous journey of about 300 miles before they reach the plants at the river's mouth. They tumble over Grand Falls, they are shepherd past Beechwood and finally they come to a stop in a jam three miles long against the great boom stretched between Oromocto Island and the eastern shore by Maugerville (pronounced "Majorville"). Tugs tow mats of them downstream in barrel booms, and behind the drive come the Wangan boats, which are house-carrying scows powered by outboards and crewed by about 20 men. Within three weeks the Wangan boat men clear the river of stray logs all the way from Beechwood to Maugerville, a distance of some 200 miles. Thereafter the stream is clear for pleasure craft."
Hi Jeanna:
Because of the same issues that you encountered, we also have 2 phones, one for Canada and one for the US. However, when we are close to the border, and the cell towers, both phones work in both countries. Safe travels!
We have always had a great time during the Canadian legs of our trips. Canadians are such warm and friendly people - even the ones who spend a lot of time in Florida.
5 years agoWe ended up with a prepaid Canadian cellphone.
5 years agoIt's easier to be positive about riding in the rain when you're clean, dry and well fed in your hotel room writing about it :)
5 years agoThis Canadian found your details from WW! very interesting.
your positive attitude of riding in the rain is commendable.
You two are amazing!
I want see your birth certificates>>>hah hah!
Glad your safe and sound making it to Canada
Trust all your Canadian interactions are positive
Dave
Agreed, they look like emus.
5 years agogreat reading!
5 years ago
You know, I'm getting jealous about you, Kerry, having a photographer on board your ride. I have to stop everything time to get images, you just keep pedaling. Hats off to Jeanna!
5 years ago