The Accidental Tourist (s)

Someone (I won't divulge who) suggested we download the Waze GPS app for the iPhone after I reported that my Garmin had died.  So we did and got off to a great start this morning.  "After all" I replied to the idea, "How lost can you get in New Brunswick?"  Spoken too soon!

Welcome to the United States
Of America

We drove out of St. Nicholas Quebec and followed the Trans Canada Highway almost to Riviere de Loup at which time Waze suggested that we take a little shortcut.  The weather was beautiful and we had no specific destination in mind so off we went.  After many km on pretty rough roads, we were directed to turn left and cross a bridge.  Imagine our surprise when the sign ahead said "Welcome to the United States".  At that point there was no place to turn around and so we proceeded through the Homeland Security process.  It must have been a really slow day at Fort Kent, Maine because they had all the time in the world.  They escorted us into the office and proceeded to go over every inch of the motor home.  After half an hour, we were released and proceeded down the road.  The Border Security guy said that if we were heading towards

Welcome to Canada

Woodstock, New Brunswick, we would be better off to cut across the top end of Maine.  Since we were already there, we agreed and took advantage of 93 cent a litre gas along the way.  We began searching for a place to camp for the night and (believe it or not) still following the Waze voice made a left hand turn only to be greeted by a sign saying "Welcome to Canada"  The border guy just laughed at us and asked if we had been sent to him by our GPS.  Guess we're not the only ones to get caught that way.  So it was a pretty busy day, two provinces and two countries!

I

They're Not Kidding

n Maine the officials put up these enormous signs with orange flashing lights, warning of Moose on the road. We actually did see a young one right beside the road and the area is so densely treed, I'm wondering how many we didn't see.  At any rate, once we were back in New Brunswick we found the roads beautifully fenced off with wildlife fences and with occasional under the highway tunnels for animals to get to the river safely.  Very nice!  The roads here are wonderful and we are now safely ensconced in Jellystone RV Park near Woodstock.

Really - Not My Cat!

Did you know it's National Duct Tape Day?   Duct Tape is a Camper's best friend, as are zip ties, Krazy Glue and velcro.

We celebrated with dinner at an Irving Truck Stop and this is what we shared for dessert.  Yummy!




Happy Father's Day to all the great Dads out there.  I hope someone does something nice for you tomorrow.

To be continued...............................