Getting ready for an Epic journey - to Newfoundland...and back!

Planned departure date: July 3, 7:00 AM.


No pictures yet - those should be up just before we go...hopefully a picture of the packed car, packing process, etc. Right now we've purchased most of the supplies we'll need for the trip. In case you're not aware of exactly what we are attempting this summer, here's a rundown:

- Drive from Edmonton to Newfoundland...
- in a VW Golf Wagon...
- with four people - John and Wilma (parents), Luke, 13 (taller than mom, still shorter than dad) and Anna 11 (who will contribute much of the written blog.
- tenting or staying with friends enroute
- estimated distance - 14,000 KM
- estimated time - 37 days
- estimated number of hours in the car - 160
- number of ferries we will use on the trip - 4
- number of parliament buildings we expect to see - 9 (includes Ottawa and 8 provinces)
- number of rainy nights camping - hoping for none!
- number of books we'll listen to in the car - 5 (we have to agree on the book is he problem)

Anyway, I'm sure we can think of more trivia for your amusement, while you sit in your backyard or by the lake all summer sipping cool drinks and toasting the fact you are not in a car for 160 hours this summer. Do check back to see our updates and pictures and say hello.

Cheers.