Ocean Adventure '11: Newfoundland bound

[Crankin]

I have always wanted to go to Miquelon/St. Pierre. A bit of real France off of the NE coast.
The "mother" in me is a little nervous about you hitching to Fortune. Are there any alternatives (like a bus) in case? You are right, this where a Friday would come in handy. But, this sounds like an awesome adventure...

PS: DH has his 52 cm Pocket Rocket Pro sitting in a closet, waiting to be sold.

[Reesha]

We may have to talk about that PRP when I get back (if it's still around) I'm looking for a great ride for my bike trip across the country next summer.

There are probably two places on the planet where I feel comfortable hitching: Newfoundland (lived there before) and Iceland. And again, I don't have to take a ride if it's offered. It's a legitimate concern for those who know and care about me, but I think I have enough smarts to do it right. I'm bringing pepper spray just in case!

I should add that if there was a bus route to the place I'm going, I'd be all over it. Alas, the remoteness of Newfoundland strikes again. Still, it will be more of an adventure like this. I really can't wait!

[Reesha]

I've set up my first two couch surfs for the trip. A TE member has graciously offered to accomodate me in Chicago, and then I'll be staying with an 'official' couch surfing member in St. John's who is nice enough to allow me to show up at 12:30 am!!!

[Bike Chick]

Reesha, how exciting! Travel safe and have a wonderful trip. When will you return? Be sure to post lots of pictures. I can't wait to hear about your adventures.

[Antaresia]

aww, that sounds so fun! I was born in NFLD, it's beautiful.

[Reesha]

Thanks folks! Newfoundland is INCREDIBLE. To avoid time issues that I could potentially have hitching my way to St. Pierre, I just booked an $80 flight there. I am sad to miss out on the NL part of the adventure, but I think St. Pierre and Miquelon will be really really awesome

I will have tons of pics to share! I just got an ipod touch for the trip so i will have to share them whenever I get internet access!

[Reesha]

I am leaving tomorrow. The plans have already shifted thanks to some fair winds... when I get to St. John's I'll be taking a cab to the docks in the wee hours on Wednesday. Yeehaw!

Here's a really recent shot of Elizabeth off northern Newfoundland:


and some interior pics of another BCC, but it's essentially the same:
the bunks

the galley and exit


can't wait!