Road Trip Day Three Sea Day

Our day to leave Newfoundland and head to Nova Scotia. Thank you Barton, Carman, Riley & Liam, Bridger, Nikolai and Mattea for a wonderful visit. (Also Kyle and Sonia and my little buddy's Tyler and Barrett).

The last day ended with a beautiful sunset and our view of the inner harbour was amazing. As it got darker, the reflector lights on the rocks in the harbour came on and lit the way for a safe journey into the harbour and to the dock.

We woke to a bright, sunny day. Especially pleased that it was totally calm. At 6am we heard a ships horn and, looking out, we saw our ship coming in. The Atlantic Vision.

Marley ready for the trip across to Nova Scotia. The ship leaves at 11:45am and we are required to be there at least two hours before. So a 9am we headed to the ferry terminal.

We went through security and then had a light breakfast at the terminal building followed by a stroll around the dock yard. The 3 of us.

This is a large ship but one of the smaller ones that make the crossing. This ship is usually on the longer Argentia crossing that starts mid June for the summer.

One last view of Port aux Basques

Oh my, will we all fit on this ship?

Time to board. One last scan of our boarding passes and we are directed to drive up the ramp and load on deck five. The last scan gives them the names of all of those who will be on board. 

Up on deck 5 and crossing the loading platform as we are being waved through.












Driving on and all the way down to the end. By my count, there were at least 35 tractor trailer units on board plus well over 100 vehicles parked on 5 levels. Two levels were this large by height and the other three were not as high and that's were the smaller sedans were loaded. There was an elevator to every level if you needed it.

This was our own private stateroom for the day. Beds, bathroom complete with shower, closet space, a small desk and a couple of chairs. PLUS a window.

A view of the other end of the room. Certainly was a good choice to have this room. A place to put your things while you were out and about on the ship.

One of the bright lounges for reading, relaxing, visiting, working on your computer or just watching water.

A nice promenade deck on the 10th floor. 

We are just about to set sail. 

Last photo with a Newfoundland backdrop

 Looking through the wheel house to the lighthouse island. A rather narrow passageway for this large ship.

Up on the promenade deck to watch departure.

On the promenade deck enjoying the sun and pondering the voyage ahead.

Lucy doing the same.

Departure time right on schedule. The last we will see of Newfoundland for a while. It will fade in the distance as Nova Scotia appears into the horizon.

We navigated the narrow channel with ease and head out into the open sea. It remained calm.

We have been blessed with an amazing day weather wise. A relatively calm sea and clear skies. The ship rocked and rolled ever so slowly. My sea sickness was held at bay. I felt fine the whole trip without Gravol.

Somewhere out there is Nova Scotia

Somewhere back there in the distance is Newfoundland.

Marley hangin' around the promenade deck.

And on the life preserver.

 The ship has 10 decks plus the 11th for the crew.

 Spending time in the lounge area.

Making friends with the ships Steward, Barry.

First sighting of land. Probably the east side of Cape Breton.

Slowly docking at the pier. We were the 4th vehicle off of the ferry so we had no wait and no traffic when we got off in Sydney.

This is the Bed & Breakfast that we will stay at for two nights.

 The owner of the B & B suggested we try dinner at the Black Spoon just a short walk away. The meal was amazing. So glad we tried this place.

Thought this was a good name for a hair salon.

Just a block away from our B&B is this old Anglican church that was built in 1905. Survived the great fire and is still used today. 





That was about it for today. Tomorrow we hope to drive the Cabot Trail.