Nova Scotia Here We Come

Well they can't see us because it is so foggy but we are headed to North Sydney, Nova Scotia on the ferry. The visibility has been down to about 100 feet (30 metres). The trip is scheduled for 4-6 hours but going over it was 7 hours and the weather was perfect. This trip may take longer because of the fog and other issues (see below).

We have been watching the weather because Kathie and James were going to fly from Deer Lake if the crossing was going to be too rough. Things were looking good so they came with me to Codroy (Deer Lake is several hours north of Codroy). Today there was a gale warning posted this morning and a tropical storm watch. They knew the storm was coming but did they let us know. Kathie was not thrilled. The whitecaps on the small ponds on the way to the ferry were our first indicator.

We were up early 6:00 so we could pack the trailer and get to the ferry. The ferry "schedule" is all over the map so you have to either pick a day that works for you and then find the right time or look for a time that suits you and pick that day. Our friends from Texas were on the ferry two days ago and it left at midnight. We chose to leave during the day so we chose today at 11:30 (am). You have to be here 2 hours ahead of the ferry leaving time (duh 9:30).

They loaded the ferry at 9:30 and then we waited until 11:30 for the boat to leave. We cannot tend to the dogs so they will be in the back of the truck for 9+hours.

We got a stateroom so we had a place to put our stuff. Kathie and James are sleeping right now (which is good because the ship is starting to roll a little) and I am working on a course.

I just went up on the top deck and it is so windy that it was difficult to walk - I hope Kathie sleeps for a couple of more hours.