Monthly Archives: August 2011

Out of Shape in Acadia National Park

We took our bikes with us on The Epic Road Trip because we were going to bike in Acadia and on Prince Edward Island.  We strapped them to the back of my Scion and transported them 2,600 miles round trip.  … Continue reading

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5 Ways Travel Has Prepared Me For A Hurricane

Whilst preparing for the impending hurricane, I am struck by how similar emergency preparation is to trip preparation.  Thus, even though this is the first hurricane (in my lifetime) that’s ever posed a serious threat to my little part of … Continue reading

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Learning Spontaneity in Boothbay Harbor

Very early on in the trip, I became thankful that I did not over-plan the entire thing.  By our second stop–in Boothbay Harbor–I was doing something I’d never done before:  going with the flow. We were given a tip about … Continue reading

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In the Beginning: Ogunquit, Maine

I posted my last post asking for suggestions on how to go about documenting this trip, and I got many great replies.  And then I went back to look at my notes from the first day of our trip, and … Continue reading

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Dear Readers: How Should I Blog? Please Vote!

As I prepare to start posting road trip stories, I’m at a loss as to how I should go about it.  If I post details of everything we did, the posts will add up to more than a Tolkien novel … Continue reading

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Home Sweet Home

We’re back!  And as such, I think it is now officially safe to say–that was the best trip we’ve ever taken.  I accidentally referred to it as a vacation at one point near the end, and my husband laughed.  Vacation?  … Continue reading

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(Final) Road Trip Photo of the Day: Portland

We love Portland. It is an awesome city.  But tomorrow we are leaving–for home.  This was a great way to end our trip.  I’d talk about it more, but I’m so tired.  Instead, I’ll leave you with a photo that really … Continue reading

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Road Trip Photo of the Day: Fundy National Park

We decided to take a break from hiking this morning because our feet and legs hurt from yesterday’s hikes.  So we went kayaking.  And now my arms hurt, too. Of course, after the kayaking we went on another hike.  Downhill … Continue reading

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Road Trip Photo of the Day: Hopewell Rocks

Here’s a tip for anyone contemplating going to Hopewell Rocks hoping to get good photos:  go during the first low tide of the day.  I set my alarm for 6 am…and then at 6 am proceeded to turn it off … Continue reading

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Road Trip Photo of the Day: Blue Skies on PEI

I woke up this morning and thought back to the last time I’d seen actual puffy white clouds.  It was the day we drove to Halifax–Monday, August 1st.  Twelve days ago.  I opened the curtains on what was supposed to … Continue reading

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