Our arrival was uneventful. We did not even arouse enough suspicion for a search at the border. But he did ask if we had pepper spray, and I could answer with a solid “NO”. I just hope no one finds the foil wrapped package in the zipper bag hidden under a log back in Maine, as it will look very much like a homemade bomb. I can just imagine the thrill it will cause for the local police force in “small town USA”. Fortunately I used my Geocaching experience and hid it very well.
As we arrived in the first town, we stopped at the Canadian information office for coupons and suggestions. And then changed some money. They have beautiful, colorful money here, but they are begging folks to please, stop Spocking the $5.00 bills. Click on this link to read it- stop spocking our money
We stayed a night in St. Andrews and a night in Saint John. Both had nice campgrounds right in town. We drove around a bit and also rode our bikes. I found this funny sign on a post. Apparently bikers are neither male nor female
Mike took the dogs for a hike along the Salmon River.
We took the dogs on a short hike along a small creek.
The campground is perched high on a bluff above the town of Alma. It is the perfect vantage point to watch the fog move in and out each day.
We have so much more to see in the Maritime Provinces of Canada. But this has been a terrific stop for a few days of exploration.