Yeah….we are back in the good ole USA and had a nice “welcome back” from a cute blonde originally from Texas as we cleared customs. Sooo different than the nightmare coming back to MI on the boat from Canada a few years ago – major disaster trying to get back to our country!
We are in Robbinston, Maine and got our mail just like early August before we crossed to Canada. It’s warm and sunny and very windy. We got some groceries and gas in Calais, ME and I did a load of laundry here at Hilltop Campground.
The “saintly” cities have been all around us past few days…..Saint John, St. Andrews and cleared customs in St. Stephen (also the home of Ganong Chocolates). St. Stephen is known as Canada’s “Chocolate Town” and Ganong is the oldest chocolate company in Canada.
We rode our bikes downtown one last time in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea and had a delicious breakfast (maple waffle and fresh-squeezed oj) at Sweet Harvest and then checked out the Farmers’ Market. We couldn't buy any fresh produce cause we can't take back to states and first question we were asked was "Do you have any fresh fruit or vegetables"?
St. Andrews By-the-Sea (Water Street)
Ryan and Philip start their long trek tomorrow from CA to FL (2,264 miles). Sure will be thinking of them and praying for safe trip! Ryan will be starting his new career as a Blue Angel on September 10th.
A few stats on our Canadian travels……we went 2,503 miles or 4,005 kilometers to our Canadian friends! Gas price was $3.64 when we left in early August and today, we paid $3.96. Average gas price in Canada was $5.10 per gallon.
We got that hour back and now on eastern time. A few interesting Maine facts…..Maine is the only state with one syllable and the only state that is bordered by just one state (New Hampshire)!
Made BLT's for supper and then walked around the campground - it was in the low 80's today, but by late afternoon, really cools down. Several folks are enjoying a campfire tonight - fall is in the air!!!
Tomorrow-----------------Bar Harbor….here we come!!! Be safe this Labor Day weekend – have fun wherever you are and whatever you’re doing!
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Hi Pat: Have fun in Bar Harbor. Neat place but sooooo touristy or it was when we were there. Of couse, that was in July so you are a little later than us so hopefully you will find it less crowded. Remember to try out Poor Boy's Gormet if you get a chance. It is by far one of Bob's favorite places where we have eaten on our travels. Safe travels!!! JudyB
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