Tag Archives: Cape Breton Island

Travelogue: Fortress of Louisbourg

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Neil

July 28-29, 2017 The fortified town of Louisbourg served as capital to the French colony of Île Royale (present day Cape Breton Island), during a time of fierce competition for North American dominance between European powers. Having just lost control … Continue reading →

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Travelogue: Cape Breton Island Part One

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Neil

July 25-26, 2017 While Cape Breton Island is part of the province of Nova Scotia, it has a look and feel all its own. European influences arrived early in these eastern extremes of North America. The Mi’kmaq natives reportedly traded … Continue reading →

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Northeast 2017 Gallery

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Neil

Images from our longest road trip yet, July 12 – August 5, 2017. Click to enlarge, read captions and view slideshow.

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The wheels are in motion.

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Neil

Today we’re departing on what will be a record-breaking journey for us, the longest road trip yet by both mileage and time away from home. Over the next 24 days we’ll travel more than 4,500 miles through nine U.S. states … Continue reading →

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