How to recap this incredibly amazing trip? To say I have gained a new appreciation for this great country called Canada is an understatement. To travel to the east coast during Canada's 150 birthday year was such a treat. To see the amount of patriotism back east was a little foreign yet at the same time so refreshing.
We got to experience the immense hospitality of the locals who honestly treated us as friends, not strangers. The stunning coastline was more beautiful than I could ever had imagined dotted with fishing villages all along; some looking abandoned and weathered due to hard times hitting the industry. Seeing the massive icebergs off the coast in Newfoundland was an experience always to remember but also a sad realization that something is not quite right with that. It felt peaceful there, an opportunity to really appreciate the magnificent nature we were surrounded by.
We experienced what I imagined quintessential east coast life to be. We got to experience so many amazing things like the local music scene in its rawest form; incredible food prepared using local products; informative historical sites to better understand the east coast; and the ability to freely explore so many beautiful natural sites.
We travelled a great distance on this journey: round trip flight - 9572km; total distance driven - 4300km. We stopped at 12 Tim Hortons in 11 different cities or towns but only had 3 roll up the rim wins.
This was a trip whose memories will last a lifetime. And I'm so glad to have shared this with the best travelling partner in the world, Z!
Happy Birthday Canada! Thank you for all you have to offer.
To travel is to live....until next time....life is good!
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