kurtrules
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My wife and kids are flying back home, and I have the whole month of December to me, alone, before I join them in January. So naturally, the thought that came to mind is - I would not waste this opportunity lazing around the house doing nothing but office work.
I am thinking of heading out to the Maritimes. It's just a thought for now, that I am yet to materialize on. What's sure is I will head out somewhere for 10-12 days during the first half of December. I am starting this thread to plan for the same.
Itinerary
I plan to leave on the Friday, 3rd December and be back by Monday, 13th. So technically, that gives me 11 days all inclusive. Out of those 11 days, I plan to work remotely in a hotel room somewhere for 3 days. The evenings/late afternoon will be spent in the exploration of the town/city.
For now, here's what I have mind:
Night 1/Day 2 (Friday - Saturday): Head out after work from Burlington. Travel through the night and reach St John by noon. Can stop for a quick nap at a rest stop
Day 2/3 (Half a Saturday & Sunday): St John/Bay of Fundy & other areas
Day 4-6 (Monday - Wednesday): Halifax. Work in the mornings & free after 3pm to explore the city and surrounding places (Peggy Cove etc)
Day 7-8-9 (Thursday/Friday/Saturday): Cape Brenton Island and around
Day 10-11 (Sunday/Monday): Back to Burlington
This could be extended as well, if need be.
Mode of Transport
My first preference would be on a motorcycle. However, its December. The Canadian Winter can be unforgiving. I checked out the weather forecast for Moncton and Halifax, and there's no prediction of snow,( snow being my biggest concern) Other than that, I have invested in warm & safe heated clothing (glove/socks and jacket) so I hope that it should suffice in keeping me warm. Thoughts?
Having said that, I would not hesitate in dropping the motorbike idea and taking out my car. The motive is to travel, explore & photograph new destinations (to me) and if driving is more safer and thus, makes more sense, I will drive no issues. Moreover, in the car I can carry the full extent of my photography equipment whereas on the bike I would have to skip on the heavier stuff (like the 70-200 2.8 etc)
Looking for help in constructing an itinerary, suggestions, tips, warnings - anything and everything that is useful and can assist me in making my success!
Thanks in advance
I am thinking of heading out to the Maritimes. It's just a thought for now, that I am yet to materialize on. What's sure is I will head out somewhere for 10-12 days during the first half of December. I am starting this thread to plan for the same.
Itinerary
I plan to leave on the Friday, 3rd December and be back by Monday, 13th. So technically, that gives me 11 days all inclusive. Out of those 11 days, I plan to work remotely in a hotel room somewhere for 3 days. The evenings/late afternoon will be spent in the exploration of the town/city.
For now, here's what I have mind:
Night 1/Day 2 (Friday - Saturday): Head out after work from Burlington. Travel through the night and reach St John by noon. Can stop for a quick nap at a rest stop
Day 2/3 (Half a Saturday & Sunday): St John/Bay of Fundy & other areas
Day 4-6 (Monday - Wednesday): Halifax. Work in the mornings & free after 3pm to explore the city and surrounding places (Peggy Cove etc)
Day 7-8-9 (Thursday/Friday/Saturday): Cape Brenton Island and around
Day 10-11 (Sunday/Monday): Back to Burlington
This could be extended as well, if need be.
Mode of Transport
My first preference would be on a motorcycle. However, its December. The Canadian Winter can be unforgiving. I checked out the weather forecast for Moncton and Halifax, and there's no prediction of snow,( snow being my biggest concern) Other than that, I have invested in warm & safe heated clothing (glove/socks and jacket) so I hope that it should suffice in keeping me warm. Thoughts?
Having said that, I would not hesitate in dropping the motorbike idea and taking out my car. The motive is to travel, explore & photograph new destinations (to me) and if driving is more safer and thus, makes more sense, I will drive no issues. Moreover, in the car I can carry the full extent of my photography equipment whereas on the bike I would have to skip on the heavier stuff (like the 70-200 2.8 etc)
Looking for help in constructing an itinerary, suggestions, tips, warnings - anything and everything that is useful and can assist me in making my success!
Thanks in advance