Saturday, July 27, 2013

Postcards from: North Rustico, Prince Edward Island

The day started with heavy rain and with the rivers of water on the road, we thought it prudent to wait out the rain in the hopes that it would simmer down.  I was also thinking that I didn't ride this far to hide in my tent so I decided to just bare with it and put on my gear, and headed East in search of photos.   It was nearly noon when I rolled down the highway

The following are just some of the photos I took today in North Rustico Harbour

    My BMW R1200R with Lobster traps in the background

   Fishing boats lined up on the dock, waiting . . .

   Lobster traps with the lonely boat, at anchor

    Decaying Boat shack

   Local restaurant and gift shop

   Looks like an original abandoned building

    Interesting sign

   Old Lighthouse which is still in operation


Today we move to a different location on "The Island"


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25 comments:

  1. Coop a.k.a. CoopdwayJuly 27, 2013 at 3:41 AM

    Bob,
    So very, very fine. Thanks!

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    1. UnknownJuly 27, 2013 at 4:27 PM

      coop

      Atlantic Canada is a special place. you would love it here

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    2. Coop a.k.a. CoopdwayJuly 28, 2013 at 6:17 PM

      Bob, I truly did love it there and long to go back. People I met, things we did, places I spent time.....still my favorite mix of the above.

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  2. DebJuly 27, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    Wow! I've been itching to travel and you've taken me on one fine journey thus far!

    What a gorgeous area!

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    1. UnknownJuly 27, 2013 at 4:29 PM

      Deb:

      thanks for being a faithful reader. We went to Newfoundland years ago and I have always wanted to visit the other Atlantic provinces

      There is a lot of history here

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  3. TheChieftessJuly 27, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    Love the fishing boats shot and the abandoned building especially...looks like a fun photo excursion!!!

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    1. UnknownJuly 27, 2013 at 4:32 PM

      Kathryn:

      thanks for visiting. I did manage to spend some time here looking for "material". This is an established fishing village and the early settlers came to this area hundreds of years ago

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  4. Steve WilliamsJuly 27, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Getting better all the time. Look forward to each unfolding day of riding as seen by your camera.

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    1. UnknownJuly 27, 2013 at 4:35 PM

      Steve:

      More water than trees in this part of the Country. You would love all the photo opps, and all the old structures here. Your camera wouldn't know which direction to point

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  5. John EvansJuly 27, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Great shots of an interesting place I've never heard of. Glad you had the time to get them.

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    1. UnknownJuly 27, 2013 at 4:38 PM

      John:

      there is nothing like Atlantic Canada. If you get a chance, get over to Newfoundland. We went years ago and it is time to go back. I don't think there is any place like this anywhere in the USA

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  6. RichardMJuly 27, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    Those are some nice photos. I especially like the abandoned, painted brick building. It really is a beautiful area.

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    1. UnknownJuly 28, 2013 at 3:42 AM

      Richard:

      as you know, in photography, it's all about texture, rotting wood and peeling paint.

      You can find stuff like this easier in older established communities

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  7. David MasseJuly 27, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    Keep'em coming Bob!

    I'm curious how you're dealing with camping in the rain.

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    1. UnknownJuly 28, 2013 at 3:43 AM

      David:

      you should have been here. You would have loved it

      May blog about the little rain we have had. Only a day or so of torrential and spitting

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  8. TrobairitzJuly 27, 2013 at 10:12 PM

    Beautiful photos Bob.

    They really do all look they they were postcards. Great job.

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    1. UnknownJuly 28, 2013 at 3:45 AM

      Trobairitz:

      to tell you the truth I wanted less words and let the photos speak a thousand words. I "BORROWED" that phrase from Chuck Pefley

      Hard to go wrong with any photo taken there in North Rustico

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  9. Andrew ThomsonJuly 28, 2013 at 12:30 AM

    Great pics! Looks like a bit of a cooler day. Glad you didn't stay stuck in the tent!

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    1. UnknownJuly 28, 2013 at 3:46 AM

      Andrew:

      Even though cooler temps, still humid and sweaty if you can imagine. Not so bad being stuck in a tent, I'm getting to like it

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  10. Doug KlassenJuly 28, 2013 at 12:41 AM

    I was fortunate to visit Newfoundland back in May and loved the place. Bob's report and pics reinforces my desire to visit that whole Atlantic Canada region and explore it in more detail.

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    1. UnknownJuly 28, 2013 at 3:47 AM

      Doug:

      I also loved NF but I had to see what was in those other Atlantic provinces. Won't have time for NS or much of NB this trip. Will have to fly back and rent a car

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  11. SonjaMJuly 28, 2013 at 3:24 AM

    I just love the Maritimes. Thanks, Bob for the memories. I am very fond of the Atlantic ocean even though it comes with a lot of moist air. I miss the ocean already... any would do...

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    1. UnknownJuly 28, 2013 at 3:50 AM

      Sonja:

      everyone I have met are so friendly. This side of the Country is so different in it's feel and landscape if you know what I mean. Thia Island is larger than you think

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  12. BeemerGirlJuly 28, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    Beautiful photos. Good capture of the look and feel of the place.

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  13. UnknownAugust 8, 2014 at 4:32 PM

    Would you mind if I use your pic of the lobster boats on a site I'm building?

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