>>Also, it is a lot bigger than it looks on the map.
So true --- you'll be dong a lot of driving.
>>"rough roads next
>>50KM" or something like that.  It should have said "rough roads" period.
and to be very truthful it would have something like "there are only 26 feet
of straight level road on this island --- everything else is hilly, twisty
or both"

Great trip though ---- we'd do it again in a heartbeat. Go whale and
puffin watching in Bay Bulls --- look for local music festivals whereever
you are. Book your ferry crossings well in advance --- you can't count on
driving up and getting on the boat.

Have fun,
Doug

On 6/4/08, Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN) <Pascal.Giasson@gnb.ca> wrote:
>
> We were there in 2004 and it was awesome.  Be prepared for very varied
> weather, bring binoculars for all the whales you should see.  Most, if
> not all campgrounds had a boil warning on the drinking water (we found
> out that it's more of a liability avoidance issue than contaminated
> water).
>
> Newfoundland is quite unique with all kinds of different landscapes.
> Also, it is a lot bigger than it looks on the map.  We covered most of
> the island in two weeks, but could have used three.
>
> There was a sign as we got off the ferry that said "rough roads next
> 50KM" or something like that.  It should have said "rough roads" period.
> So I hope you have the proper tires on your Westy.  Have a great trip!
>
> Pascal
> '84 Westy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of R DIXON
> Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 10:05 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: newfoundland
>
> We are planning a trip to "the Rock" from eastern Ontario in mid july.
> Has
> anyone done this trip and if so, what advice do you have.  We are
> preparing
> the Vanagon mechanically and have some names of mechanics in the area.
> Any
> suggestions appreciated.  Also, any interest in caravanning all or part
> of
> the way?
> cheers, Richard
>

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