When I started this blog in 2017, it was with the intention of capturing our journey across the country on the Great (Trans-Canada) Trail.
My long-time friend and hiking partner, Helen, had infected me years ago with the need – and even ‘responsibility’ – to be outdoors exploring our great country. The Trans-Canada Trail seemed like the perfect way to do that.
However, after a year and over 800 km (500 miles) travelled into this multi-year project, Helen had to back out and I was left wondering what I would do about this goal we had set.
I ultimately decided to persevere on my own with a modified goal – to explore selected sections of the trail in each of the provinces and territories.
Last summer I journeyed twice into Quebec and covered over 200 km of trail by bicycle. This year I have my sights on Newfoundland.
Newfoundland is our most easterly province and one of only two provinces I’ve never visited. This will be a hiking trip rather than cycling and while I was prepared to embark on this adventure alone, I really wanted to share this experience with someone.
If you’re wondering why I didn’t ask my husband, I did. However I wasn’t surprised by his lack of enthusiasm. This is not his kind of adventure and he would be bored to tears.
So I put the suggestion out to Deb at The Badass Widow … and she was all over it in a heartbeat.

In the end, going off on a journey like this one with someone who shares the same sense of awe with nature and the wilderness is the perfect way to go.
So this is really a very long way of saying that next weekend, Deb and I will be heading to St. John’s, Newfoundland for a seven day adventure on the East Coast Trail.

The weather there is quite unsettled right now – cold and wet – but I have a secondary agenda which dictated travelling at this time of year. I am hoping to see icebergs and this time of year is ideal for it. I couldn’t be more excited.
I’m going to try something different on this trip. I plan to post a single photo here on my blog each day of this adventure, starting next Saturday, but you can be certain that both Deb and I will eventually be posting longer versions of our travels.
I’d love to have you along for the journey so please stay tuned!
Okay, so I did things backwards and found the introductory post last but, boy oh boy, I am SO along for the ride…er….walk.
And I still have hiking envy. Like you wouldn’t believe…..
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I’m so happy to have you along! The hiking here has been AMAZING!
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Sounds like an awesome adventure! You two have fun!
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I can’t believe we’re down to 3 sleeps already!! π
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Look out Newfoundland, indeed! You two should have a video crew along to capture EVERYthing!
Oh, this is gonna be fun, hearing about your trip!
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omg – a video crew!
Did you know that such a thing exists now where you can hire a photographer/videographer to shadow you on a vacation? Just when you thought the selfie couldn’t get more narcissistic.
… but it would be fun π
I’m trying so hard not to let my expectations get out of hand!
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Sounds exciting and you are going to the one place in Canada that I would love to visit – the Atlantic Provinces! Maybe. One day. Meanwhile I shall enjoy your adventure. Hope you visit Truro — that is my county capital π
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We won’t be visiting Truro on this trip. It’s in Nova Scotia and we’re heading to Newfoundland.
I’ve been lucky to have visited Nova Scotia a few times but they were work related and there was no sightseeing involved.
I would like very much to go back though some day and explore it more leisurely. So much to see, so little time and money π
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…and energy π¦
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Soooo true!
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I am one big goosebump right now, Joanne. I am excited about your Newfoundland trip. Even my husband has been hearing about it. I do like the addition of maps as a frame of reference. I have heard about the icebergs and seen photos. I will be following you and Deb along the way. Fun! π Erica
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Happy to have you join us, Erica! π
Icebergs, here I come!!
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Woohoo! I’m sure you two will have a blast together in Newfoundland. Looks like there will be icebergs aplenty, apparently they’re having a bumper crop this year. I’m looking forward to hearing all about it.
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I’ve been hearing the same thing about this years icebergs and I’ve been following the progress on Icebergfinder.ca. So far, it looks like luck many be on our side! Now I’m just hoping for some luck in the weather department.
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OhMyGosh, it’s going to be very interesting and I am thinking you two are going to have a blast!
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Deb and I discovered each other online a couple of years ago. It turns out we’re kindred spirits in many ways and luckily only about 90 minutes away from each other.
It’s interesting how blogging has created a good friendship in the real world as well as the virtual one π
I think this trip will be epic!
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I think it will be epic, too. I read Deb’s About page last night and a few of her blog posts. I am happy you two have this friendship. I admire you both… I want to be a badass! Ha!
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hehehe! Trust me, I’m more of a candyass than I’d like to admit to π
Wait – is that expression ‘candyass’ even still used? It should be.
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No way are you a candyass and yep I think it is still used… π
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Yeaaaah – that’s not what Helen was saying yesterday while we were out hiking π
… something about signs saying “Danger” and “Do Not Enter”.
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Yeahh! Looking forward to your journey and your reports as you must be. You two have a marvellous time.
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Thanks Manja! This trip has been many years in wanting π
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I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a bit jealous of this hike you’re doing. Looking forward to the updates.
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Thanks Mick. This is actually one of those dream trips for me. I hate getting too excited about it and building up expectations. Reality rarely lives up to it, but fingers are crossed π
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All the best putting the finishing touches to your planning, and I can hardly wait to read all about your adventure!
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Thanks. This has been a destination on my to-do list for MANY years. To finally be going is very exciting!
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I just know the two of you are going to have an amazing time. Happy adventuring Joanne and Deb!!
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Thanks Su. I have no doubt there will be stories to tell π
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This sounds like a fabulous adventure, Joanne, although I would prefer warm and dry weather over unsettled. I’ll be checking back in during your trip, waiing for the iceberg photos. Have fun and be safe!
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I SOOOO want to see icebergs!! Big ones!
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How exciting! Iβll be tuned in and excited for you two! I hope you see icebergs and all sorts of beautiful and interesting stuff.
Stay safe!
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Thank you, we will!
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So excited for you both! Canβt wait to see & read of your adventure. A wee bit envious as this magnificent part of our country is on my list as well! Safe travels & have an amazing time!
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Thanks Lynn. You know I’ve been talking about this for a while and now it’s so close! Now if only the weather will cooperate π
Will you be writing about your trip soon?
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I promise I shall try to find the time to sit down & write! Have the best time my friend!
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Thanks!
I loved the various photos you posted. Looking forward to the stories π
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How wonderful! Visiting Newfoundland is one of my travel ambitions so Iβll be very interested to see your photos.
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I’m just hoping that we get a bit of nice weather and no fog. Fog would be bad.
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Fingers crossed for you!
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I’m ready! Be safe and have fun. Blaze and Bad Ass….oh, boy. With a title like that you just know this is gonna be good! π
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hahaha! That’s what we thought too! π
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Staying tuned for sure. Good luck and good hunting (icebergs). I know itβs not a close match but your title has the theme from Smokey and the Bandit stuck in my head (eastbound and down).
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You just know I had to look up that song.
If we were actually driving, I’d be tempted to make this our theme song π Since we’re flying, it’s not exactly the same.
It’s killing me because the iceberg sightings for the past couple of weeks have been many. I can hardly wait!!
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Woohoo! The Blaze ‘n Badass East Coast Trail Adventure is about to begin. Brace yourself, NFLDers!
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mwahahaha!!! π
My suitcase is out and little piles of necessities are gathering!
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My day bed in the office is hosting a big pile of chaos as I keep piling stuff on it for our trip π
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