12/07: Ferry and New Brunswick
Category: General
Posted by: The Agnew Family
We arrived at the ferry docks in Channel-Port aux Basque and found out the procedure for going on the ferry was a little different than it was in North Sydney. After checking in, we were stopped and asked if we had any plants, potatoes or carrots on board. Anything that could have Newfoundland soil on it could not leave Newfoundland. The woman than informed us that she needed to board the RV and check. No problem, we didn’t have any of the offending items. After clearing the inspection we drove into a large building and stopped by a fellow with a fire hose who proceeded to hose down both the truck and the RV. We had driven down dirt roads and had plenty of dust and dirt on the truck so Ed was happy to get it hosed down.
It seemed only right that the drive to the ferry involved fog. This ship, that looks like a cruise ship, is the ferry.
When we booked the ferry we had booked regular seating. On the way to Newfoundland we wandered into the reserved seating area (the door was open). Much better. So about a week ago we phoned the ferry company and tried to book a cabin --- no cabins were available so we booked reserved seating and were put on the waiting list for a cabin. Shortly before the ship pulled out our name was called --- a cabin was available. The cabins were small but each one has a bathroom and a television. We lucked out and had a window looking out over the bow of the ship. If you’re taking the ferry at night it is definitely the way to go, especially if you plan on driving in the morning.
Pulling into the dock in North Sydney.
After about five hours of driving we arrived at Camper’s City in Moncton New Brunswick. City is the correct word for the place ---- row upon row of motorhomes, trailers and tents. Our truck and trailer looks small when parked between two motor homes. Unfortunately, this park is affiliated with some large US parks so they use Tengo Net as their internet provider. We didn’t feel like paying $5 to access the Internet so no surfing or updating tonight. Posted this Monday evening where we only had to pay $2 for Internet. What happened to free Internet that we experienced in Newfoundland.
It seemed only right that the drive to the ferry involved fog. This ship, that looks like a cruise ship, is the ferry.
When we booked the ferry we had booked regular seating. On the way to Newfoundland we wandered into the reserved seating area (the door was open). Much better. So about a week ago we phoned the ferry company and tried to book a cabin --- no cabins were available so we booked reserved seating and were put on the waiting list for a cabin. Shortly before the ship pulled out our name was called --- a cabin was available. The cabins were small but each one has a bathroom and a television. We lucked out and had a window looking out over the bow of the ship. If you’re taking the ferry at night it is definitely the way to go, especially if you plan on driving in the morning.
Pulling into the dock in North Sydney.
After about five hours of driving we arrived at Camper’s City in Moncton New Brunswick. City is the correct word for the place ---- row upon row of motorhomes, trailers and tents. Our truck and trailer looks small when parked between two motor homes. Unfortunately, this park is affiliated with some large US parks so they use Tengo Net as their internet provider. We didn’t feel like paying $5 to access the Internet so no surfing or updating tonight. Posted this Monday evening where we only had to pay $2 for Internet. What happened to free Internet that we experienced in Newfoundland.