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[TravelerThom]

That is correct. 9AM Eastern is 10AM here and--in a bit of an oddity--10:30 in Newfoundland!!

Again--I hope you enjoy your trip,

CBC [Canadian Broadcasting] in all-Canada broadcasts gives the time in minutes past, but no hour - as in "it's 12 minutes past the hour, 42 past in Newfoundland" which leads to the cartoons with the apocalyptic sign "The World is Ending today at noon, 12:30 in Newfoundland". The "Granite Planet" [that would be Nfld] gets an extra half hour!

[Songstress]

Thanks for setting me straight on the time. That gives me a whole extra hour to enjoy !!!!:D

[josephml1]

We've just returned from a Holland America Maasdam Historic Coasts 7-day cruise, Boston to Boston.

 

In Newport, RI, we went to the bus station (a short walk from the pier) and caught the trolley to the Cliff Walk, a lovely seaside walkway where you can see the huge mansions facing the sea. You may need to ask the driver or in the office where you purchase tickets about which trolley to take and the name of the stop. From the Cliff Walk, you can walk down the Forty Steps almost to the ocean. We visited the Marble House, where we received audio headsets to listen to at our own pace while touring the mansion.

 

In Portland, ME, my husband took an independent whale watching tour ($40) and saw yellow finned dolphin, but no whales (in early July). We walked off the pier to Long Wharf to Mainely Tours and got on the 11:30 harbour tour for 1.5 hours. Very cold and windy on the top deck, but warmer below. Saw gorgeous lighthouses, including the Portland Head Light. Great captain/guide who explained lots of history about the harbour. Approximately $15 each or so.

 

In St. John (New Brunswick - there's also a Saint John, Newfoundland, but we didn't go there), we rented a car and drove to the Bay of Fundy in St. Martin's to visit the sea caves there. Huge caves carved out by the powerful tides. Also a nice little restaurant there serving chowder, but some of the ship tours go there also by bus, so watch out for crowds. Also drove up to the Fundy Trail - great picnic spots and overlooks where you can pull over for a fantastic view, or you can go hiking.

 

In Halifax, NS, we again rented a car. Halifax is a fairly large city, so make sure you get good directions when driving. We drove up to Peggy's Cove - picturesque, and just like a postcard; about a 45 minute drive from Halifax. Our family enjoyed walking around on the smooth rocks and watching the splashing waves against the rocks. Quaint fishing village nearby. It was rainy and chilly, so you may want to take a light jacket. We drove back into Halifax to the Fairview Cemetary to see the Titanic graves, then to the Maritime Museum which featured exhibits about area shipwrecks. Halifax can be quite hilly, almost like San Francisco.

 

In Bar Harbor, we tendered in and had a short uphill walk to purchase tickets to Acadia National Park and took the Island Explorer bus (courtesy of L. L. Bean's support of the natural gas-powered transportation system) and explored the park.

 

In Boston, we took a taxi from the cruise terminal and visited Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. Not crowded at all in the morning, but at lunchtime, the area was packed and very hot. We walked from there to Paul Revere's House and beyond that to the Old North Church. Also walked through the Public Gardens. Took the subway to Fenway Park. One-way fares on the subway (Charlie Cards) are approximately $1.70 or so or you can buy other types of passes. There are ticket kiosks as you enter the stations.

 

Just a few ideas for you. Enjoy your trip!

 

Thanks for that review is going to be very useful.

:):):):)

[Capebreton]

just a small note about the 2 that flew in to sydney nova scotia, believe it or not the 2 were treated like Family from far away and got to see all we have in Cape Bereton Free of Charge the tour operators and merchants made their trip worth while it didn't cost them a cent everything was donated. Thats what I call Cape Breton Hospitality. We hope to see them again and welcome them back with open and friendly arms. :)

[josephml1]

:) :) :) :)

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