Love Exploring

 

 

I share with you often the fact that

I don't ever feel that I have gotten 'lost'

that I am just onto somewhere new.

 

Well, here we are again.

I was travelling back from Fredericton

(the back way) and seems to others,

that I took an incorrect turn.

 

 

 

You see, according to them,

I should have taken 2 hours to reach

my destination.  But, I took much less,

saw lots and found this too!

But, they were closed that day.

 

So, on a return trip through, I

got hubby to stop so we could check it out.

 

 

9J

Centrally located in the scenic Village of Cambridge-Narrows

on the Washedemoak Lake, the 9J is a wonderfully

stocked and beautifully displayed Shop with

lovely old antiques that are

seamlessly blended.

 

Black Rose was so excited to have found

 

Do you know what it once was? We would love to know.

We are still searching.

 

I have been searching for one of these

for my laundry area for a long time.

Not the best photo, will do another once it's "in place".

 

I think it will fit in well with these

which are on the shelf nearby.  (The lightbulbs are salt/pepper).

The bowl, towel and rolling pin all belonged to my Gram.

 

 

This greets you at the bottom the the stairway

 



Capturing the Bay in New Brunswick

 

 

You may remember awhile back

my post Capturing the Bay by zipline.

 

Well,

 

We got our Capturing the Bay Geocaching Coin. *smiles*  
We had to go to the Bay Of Fundy's Top Four Attractions - Hopewell Rocks, Fundy Trail Parkway, Cape Enrage and Fundy National Park.
 We  had to take a specific photo of the iconic vista within each location, have our passport stamped, and return it to the necessary location upon completion.
The first 150 particpants to complete the challenge received one of these trackable geocaching coins Thank you again Robyn & Ken (Rev Slippery) for this event. 

Exploration along the St. John River

 

I know how I have said before that geocaching

takes us to many places.

Here's another beautiful Church

along the 'geotrail' that we took

this weekend on a return visit

from the Capital.  

Mr Potato Head!

Corn maze - follow the path between the pumpkins to enter.

Holy Trinity Anglican Church 1846

A heritage site in Lower St. Mary's. This old church was built in 1846 to commemorate the arrival of the first Anglican bishop to Fredericton, John Medley. The distinctive cruciform plan of this church is unique to New Brunswick.

 

Interstingly, the door is on the 'back side'.

Perhaps this is related to river travel of the past?

The River runs along behind.

 

Just one of many stones.

The 'scenic route' back.....

 

 

It seems that I took a 'wrong turn'

after my visit to the historical area in the previous post.

 

But, as with many

'wrong turns' this one turned

out to be yet another interesting

'drive in the country'. 



The photo below

is just a small portion of the rock. 

 

So I took some cordinates

with the GPSr

because I wanted to come back with

Black Rose and hubby.

 

AND,

Just knew when I got home,

that these places would

have a 'cache' nearby.
 

 

 Suprise! Turns out there was at each

of these locations.

So that means that I HAVE to go back. 

*smiles*

Christ Church was built in 1811 and originally stood in the Graveyard on one side of the road.
It was moved to its present location in about 1828 where it was finished.

You know how I love doors. 



 

This Church is in a 'flood zone'
and I have always found it interesting. 

 

 

 



A lovey trip through history

 

Just a few of the houses

in a historical area

we recently visited.

 

The first is a Bed & Breakfast where

I recently had the pleasure

of staying while in the area.

You may recall from March

that Black Rose and I stayed there. 

 

While enjoying breakfast,  I had

the pleasure of meeting

Landscape painter,

Caren-Marie Michel .  

 

There are just so many beautiful homes

along this 'row'.  

 

Thank you again Clarine,

for sharing your home with a tired traveller.



"New and exciting things" belonging to Black Rose - Chapter 2 Move in

 

 

Well Saturday came with a 'whoosh' as we

made our way to University. 

 

Upon arrival, Black Rose headed to the

registration area and obtained her key and did her room inspection.

She then comes back to the car with...

let me count....

1,2,3,4 other University folks.

 

They proceed to the car and one

grabs the fridge and off he goes.

The others,  they each grab and go.

One is telling Black Rose that she has the

best view in the place! 

It was his room previously, so he

knows where he's going.

 

So, up we go lugging 'stuff'

up the stairs, around the corner,

up the stairs, around the corner,

up the stairs - Yep 3 flights.

Down a looooooong corridor (still lugging)

and stop in front of a door with her name on it!

 

We made it!! LOL   

Ahh but the heat when the door is opened - oh my!

27.8 on the wall with no air movement,

but hey, it's a special day.

 

In less than 2 hours we had unpacked and put things away.

Of course, she will move things around (not that there's much room for that),

and make it 'her own'.  She still has her Rose to put up and a

few others 'photos'. 

 

 

She has a desk and such as well,

 

 

but this will give you an idea that it's her room. LOL

 

She also has her own bathroom,

 

 

Sorry the photos didn't turn out well,

with the sun coming in the large window

and the darker light of the bathroom...

 

I shall try to do better going forward. 



"New and exciting things" belonging to Black Rose - Chapter 1 Pack the Car

And so it begins.....

 

 in the kitchen is an 'extra' fridge and 'drawers'.

 

 

We are so proud of you! 

Hours later -

The Trunk is now packed,
2 tote boxes, microwave, bedding/bath,
drawers, storage bins, broom & mop handles,
garbage can, black of course  - Check.

 

Backseat- mini fridge, cleaning supplies,
cooler, pillows (both to protect Black Rose and the car interior).
Room for Black Rose to sit -Check.

And I wanted to share with you what she says
is the most unusual university gift I have given to her.

 

 

We know you will do GREAT and meet LOADS of new people.

Have fun, be safe, we love you.