GET READY, SET, GO!

Mon and Tues, 5/10-11/10. Green mountains, hiking, Fall leaves, maple syrup, General Stores, skiing, B&J's, .... we always look forward to staying in Vermont. This leg of the trip wasn't particularly relaxing--and we reek of Pine Sol and paint-- but the projects are done. Now we can officially begin our roadtrip. Off we go!!
















Leaving Smuggs at 10:30am. Doesn't Zack look excited?

First stop-- official RV inspection at Bucket Bob's. Second stop is the Mixed Cafe & Deli in Jeffersonville. With coffees and cookies in hand, we noticed this very unique birdhouse.



15W to picturesque Rt. 104 , then I-89 to St. Albans. Reaching the Canadian border, our passports and Zack's Health Certificate passed for entry; however, our RVDS (not for discussion) caused a slight delay.







Quebec is a French-speaking province. Took Rte 133 to Hwy 45 Nord (north). Hwy 10 Quest (West).

Over the Champlain Bridge we passed Montreal. Hwy 15 Nord to 40.


There's a Tulip Festival in Ottawa! Tim passed that by real quick.

A real important French word to know is "vente" which means "sale."











Here are a few of Tim's customized electronics for the RV ..Ms. Garmin, satellite radio and CB radio.

He has a customized nap pillow, too.
















Entering the Ontario province (English speaking), it's late afternoon and we should be looking for a place to settle. On Hwy 20 West, then 401, we jumped on the more scenic Thousand Islands Parkway.

What's this? The St. Lawrence Islands Natl Park of Canada , which consists of several mainland properties and more than 20 islands. It is the traditional territory of two distinct aboriginal cultures. The Mallorytown Landing Visitor Center and colorful trail areas look out onto the St. Lawrence River. The area is vacant for the season and seems perfect for our first RV overnighter.

So... here we will stay.
















A Dinner of grilled chicken, hash browns, and roasted beets. And wine, of course. What could be more perfect?





RVTip #1 - don't leave the back window open during a rain storm or your mattress and bedding will get really wet.







At 5:30 am, a bright light woke us up... it was really beautiful!