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Top 5 things I've learned.

7/22/2011

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Hey Friends!

I have now officially been on the road FOREVER - 5 whole days!!
Justtttt kidding. I can't believe it's only been 5 days - I feel like the "road life" has been my reality for 5 months (in a good way). 

I wanted to share with you the Top 5 things I've learned thus far...

1. Tim Hortons' coffee loses it's charm after multiple cups. Blasphemy, you say? Just try it!


2. XM Radio is awesome (Thanks for the hook-up, Chevrolet!) - I am especially loving the comedy stations. Pretty sure everyone who drives past me thinks I am a little loopy, but I can't help but LAUGH OUT LOUD every.single.time.


3. My terrible sense of direction isn't getting any better. Sometimes even OnStar (the human GPS, as I lovingly refer to them) struggles to save me. In fact, I just returned "home" from another LOST adventure and missed out on ice cream with Blair & Stef from the Empathy Factory. Huge bummer. Instead, I drove on the highway (heading to P.E.I?!) at 12 a.m. So yeah, I guess I learned that it's not TOO scary driving through moose country at night. Actually, I am starting to think the whole moose phenomenon is a big eastern conspiracy. There are a billion warning signs, but where are the moose?!


4. New Brunswick is beautiful and Fredericton is a great city. Who knew?! I didn't. It was a pleasant surprise!


5. There are SO many people doing cool Canadian tours! I have come across 3 different projects, including a group doing a documentary on family farming - they had a TRACTOR pulling a mini-house/trailer/thing....it was the coolest! I also had a chance to meet Scott, Meghan & Sabrina from Run to Live - 42K a day....unbelievable! Man, Canadians are cool. 
I am so proud to call this country my home!

Ta-da! I bet by the end of my 4-month journey I will have have a Top 1004493902394394034 things I have learned list...... Hah!

Heading to Newfoundland via ferry on Sunday! Project begins on August 1st! Life is good!

Happy trails & travels.

LOVE,
Becky xo
9 Comments
Ana
7/22/2011 11:54:27 pm

Becky this sounds SO SO SO amazing!!!! :D I'm so happy that you've met so many awesome Canadians on the way, and it's great to hear that you're safe and well!

I agree about the Tim Hortons coffee, try to find some Second Cups on the way? They have awesome flavored coffee which would be a good change!

YES. COMEDY RADIO! :D

Keep us posted!!!!!

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Mama C.
7/23/2011 12:29:30 am

Can't wait to see some cool pics showing the charming places (and people)you have met. Some of your followers are not on Facebook and/or Twitter.

Re: moose, be careful what you wish for!! :>)

xoxo

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Kelly McKeown
7/23/2011 02:31:40 pm

Enjoy your beautiful country Becky! Looking for pix from NL as it's one province I haven't visited yet.

And if you see a moose - say hi from me - I have yet to see one too!

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audrey donofrio
7/23/2011 11:55:55 pm

SO VERY GLAD U R THAT FAR ALREADY. YOU FOR SURE R ONE AMAZING GIRL . HAVE A GOOD BOAT RIDE TO NFLD. MY PRAYERS R WITH U & ENJOY EVERY DAY. YOU WILL HAVE SOME MOOESY STORIES TO TELL US ...........

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Gail
7/24/2011 06:50:13 am

Hi Becky :) Kelly's losing it, she saw a moose, in fact we have a picture of it on our trip to New Brunswick, Remember now Kelly ;) lol It was just a baby, and it came right after I said "wouldn't it be neat to see a moose" and PRESTO, out it comes lol. Randy snapped the blurry photo, I'm sure it was because he was shaking so hard lol. Anyways, Becky, I am glad to hear your trip has been amazing so far, and look forward to many more updates.

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Linda J link
7/26/2011 12:40:25 am

Hey Becky: Sounds like so much fun so far! Are you actually travelling all alone?

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Sharon link
7/28/2011 08:43:57 am

Seriously! With all our fears about moose, we didn't see a single one after a month in Canada!

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Pamela B
7/29/2011 12:54:31 am

Hi Becky, I know your Mom. Sending you best wishes for a wonderful Roadtrip. We visited Nfld years ago - amazing people and scenery. Take care of yourself - happy and safe driving! !

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Roadtrip with Reason link
7/29/2011 02:38:42 am

Thanks, friends!! I am currently in Gander, NL and am headed to Twillingate for the Fish, Fun and Folk festival :) xo

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