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July 20, 2015

Coming Events cast their Shadows before

Unlike the wizard's dark prediction in Thomas Campbell's poem Lochiel's Warning, I am referring to my upcoming road trip through parts of Ontario and Quebec, and the Maritime Provinces New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. I will go places I've seen before (but never on a motorcycle), and places I've yet to explore.

Quebec City view on St. Lawrence River, Quebec

The journey by numbers:
Bike & Rider: 1 & 1
Days on the road: 30 (includes 5 days for r&r)
Distance: 5.500 - 6,000 km
Canadian provinces: 5
Ferry rides: 4
Moto-Blogger meetings: 3
Languages spoken: 2
Fun: unlimited

Hopewell Rocks, New Brunswick
Red sand, Prince Edward Island
Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia
The 'bam-a-lam' journey on Black Betty

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Große Ereignisse werfen ihre Schatten voraus
Und anders als in der düsteren Voraussage des Zauberers im Gedicht Lochiel's Warnung von Thomas Campbell beziehe ich mich auf meine bevorstehende Rundreise durch Teile Ontarios und Quebec, sowie die Maritime Provinzen New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island und Nova Scotia. Ich werde dabei Orte besuchen, an denen ich schon war (aber noch nicht auf dem Motorrad) und Gegenden, die auch für mich neu sind.

Die Reise in Zahlen:
Motorrad & Fahrerin: 1 & 1
Reisetage: 30 (davon 5 Joker-Tage zur Entspannung)
Strecke: 5.500 bis 6.000 km
Provinzen: 5
Fähren: 4
Moto-Blogger Treffen: 3
Sprachen: 2
Spaß: unbegrenzt
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22 comments:

  1. VStar LadyJuly 20, 2015

    Sonja looks like you will see some wonderful sights ... and I like the pace you've planned, with 25 days on the road you won't have to push it.Good idea!

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    1. SonjaMJuly 20, 2015

      Karen, I am hoping to get in some sight seeing and hiking, hence the relatively low mileage per day. Riding is awesome but I am a professional tourist, too.

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  2. NikosJuly 20, 2015

    And the weather will be wonderful!

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    1. SonjaMJuly 20, 2015

      Nick, keep fingers crossed. I'd be happy when sunny but am just hoping for dry.

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  3. RichardMJuly 20, 2015

    Nice imaginative title. It looks like a wonderful route. That is one part of North America that I haven't seen at all. One of these days...

    And I like the low mileage days with room to see the sights.

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    1. SonjaMJuly 20, 2015

      Well, Richard now you have all time in the world...

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  4. TrobairitzJuly 20, 2015

    30 days on the road? That will be fun for you. Sure hope the sun comes back out in those provinces by then. :-)

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    1. SonjaMJuly 21, 2015

      You betcha, Brandy! I have not been on a solo trip longer than a week, so that will be quite the new experience for me.

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  5. redlegsridesJuly 20, 2015

    That's one great looking route you've got planned!

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    1. SonjaMJuly 21, 2015

      Thanks, Dom. I chopped it down quite a bit actually, as there is so much to do and so much to see along the road.

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    2. redlegsridesJuly 21, 2015

      just don't get caught up in the "I must see everything I've scheduled!" trap....

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    3. SonjaMJuly 21, 2015

      Good point, I'll keep that in mind...

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  6. FundurinaJuly 21, 2015

    Also falls du nicht aufgeregt bist ob deiner Reise, ich bin es auf jeden Fall :-)

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    1. SonjaMJuly 21, 2015

      Pöh, ich und aufgeregt? Ich bin total cool. (Ist natürlich Quatsch, in mir bibbert es ganz schön...).

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  7. D'eau VenusJuly 21, 2015

    Das sieht wirklich nach Spaß ohne Ende aus! Ich bin jetzt schon unheimlich gespannt, was Du danach schreiben wirst!

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    1. SonjaMJuly 21, 2015

      Lieben Dank für das Interesse, Minya. Ich werde auf jeden Fall Tagebuch führen, damit mir nichts entgeht.

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  8. CanajunJuly 22, 2015

    You've picked a beautiful part of the country to see on the slow train.Lots of amazing photo ops and great people to meet down east.

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  9. CanajunJuly 22, 2015

    Also, if the timing works there's this: http://wharfratrally.com

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  10. Motorcycle Paradise July 22, 2015

    Looking forward to reading about this big ride. I have that area on my wish list!

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  11. Dave DixonJuly 26, 2015

    Wow! What a trip! That is inspiring! Hope to see and hear lots of exciting adventures!

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  12. Dar July 30, 2015

    When does this epic adventure start?

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