The Adventure continues........

After getting close up and personal with the whale - thanks for that Beckett, we really needed somewhere cosy to spend the night. Fortunately Beccy had spotted a sign to a campground called Meat Cove.....which sounded like it might be our destiny....so we headed that way. Then we saw this sign.

I was really excited about seeing a real live Moose, but Beckett said they were pretty antisocial. So when we finally saw one and I got out of the car to play tuggy rope with it, he did kind of do his nut.

Fortunately unscathed, we headed for the camp ground in the hope of finding somewhere to stay.

I had to hand it too Beckett; he found a really cool trailer for us to spend the night in. We were kind of sorry to leave. Well, that was until Beckett "borrowed" some chicken from our neighbours and then we had to leave in a bit of a hurry....

We stopped along the way and had a lovely picnic that our friend Twiggy Greyhound had sent us. 

I thought after yesterday's escapade, we needed to relax a little, so I had organised a little surprise for Beckett at an exclusive spa hotel

We had a fantastic game with the football Beckett had remembered to bring and wore ourselves out.

We slept like logs....so much so Beckett didn't even unmake his bed, which isn't like him at all. When we were at the spa I managed to "acquire" gifts for Beckett's sisters, Veil & Maddy. Can you see the monogrammed robe and lots of girly smelly toiletries?!

In fact we slept so well we missed breakfast. We were kind of cross about that so we left quickly....avoiding reception in the process.....if you get my drift.....ahem

It was our final day on the trail, so we wanted to do something memorable.......famous last words.....

Beckett booked us in for a tour of the Glenora Distillery.......oh yeah....and a tasting session.... You can probably imagine can't you.....?

Yup.....the inevitable happened and this is where we spent the night. Whaddya mean, drunken bums?!

After some very strong coffee in the morning, Beckett drove us back to Nanny's house where we collected KC before heading for the airport.

It took forever to load KC's luggage into the car (she had one new case solely dedicated to Canadian bacon & maple syrup) and I think she was in two minds about leaving Nanny.....but finally we were on our way.

We had an emotional farewell at the airport, but it is not (entirely) true that both Beckett & I broke down sobbing......ahem. 

We had some fun at check in, as KC decided that the nice lady needed persuading that we should be upgraded....and we all know how KC "persuades" people.....

They said I could order anything I wanted in First Class, so I did; a lamb bone! I think KC was a little appalled..... By now we were looking forward to getting home, and maybe missing our Mum's just a little bit.....

If you would like to read about our whole adventure, then you can here:

http://www.declansdogsblog.co.uk/2013/03/all-aboard.html

http://homeiswherethehoundsare.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/deccy-and-kc-arrive-in-canada.html

And finally:

April is National Adopt a Greyhound Month

Like the young lady says... What are you waiting for?!

All Aboard!!

Good morning everyone and a very Happy Easter to those of you who celebrate it.

KC and I have had a marvellous time aboard ship. We boarded on Thursday and today is our last full day on board. The time has just flown by!

We have been very lucky with the weather. Not a cloud in the sky from the moment we boarded.

KC, oddly, has been a reformed character, and, well, really, I think I might quite like her..... and I don't mean as an Hors D'oeuvre. After we had found our cabin and settled in, she told me she had organised a tour of the ship's kitchen for me......

Can you believe this?! I got to do a bit of sampling too. Unfortunately all the excitement caused me to become rather well acquainted with the mini bar and the red wine therein. And then, well, I became a little tired and emotional....and I was missing my Mums too. It should be noted that KC had no such qualms and was seen dancing the night away in her sparkly red tutu.......

The next day I felt dog rough and good for nothing. A spot of sunbathing seemed in order...zzzzzzzzzz.....

I knew I had to pull myself together as on Friday night it was the Captain's Cocktail Party. There wasn't room with all of KC's luggage for me to pack my Dinner Jacket, but at least I had my bow tie.

I danced the night away with the Captain's wife and ended up watching the sun rise from the poop deck. I assume it is called "poop deck" for a reason?.........ahem.......

On Saturday KC and I explored the ship. KC balanced carefully on the rail to see if she could see Beckett, Veil and Maddy waving from Canada. She does have rather a vivid imagination........

We spent a quiet evening, having had two nights on the tiles and awoke feeling beautifully refreshed this morning, for our last full day on board.

I've heard rumour of a farewell party this evening, so best take it easy today.  Beckett and the girls meet us tomorrow when the ship docks in New Brunswick. Then the adventure begins (after we've dropped KC off at Nanny's house...)

If you would like to follow our adventures on Facebook, you can at: https://www.facebook.com/events/410656105691887/

Deccy out 

Beccy and Deccy's Excellent Adventure.

My friends, I am here to bring you some exciting news. Those of you who are also Facebook friends will know that soon I am off to Canada to join my best mate Beckett from Home Is Where the Hounds Are on a cool road trip around the Cabot Trail on Breton Island in Nova Scotia.

It all began because, well, Beckett & I were a little worried that we might be seen as Mummy's Boys. You may find that hard to imagine when you look at two strapping lads like us......or you might think the crying whenever our Mums leave the room gives it away...

Beckett looking strapping

Me showing off my muscles

 So we decided we needed to prove we could stand on our own four paws and show just how manly we are. Beckett said he knew something about the Cabot Trail as his Mum & Dad had been there, and then when he mentioned we could "borrow" his Dad's convertible, a plan was born!

So I leave on Thursday by ship with KC. Oh did I forget to mention that KC is coming with me? I can't say I'm happy, but Beckett's Nanny Jean (you may remember that she knitted my lovely green sweater) wanted to meet her, so KC is going to stay with her whilst Beckett and I go adventuring.

Well I need to make sure I fit in.........

We arrive on Monday 1st April. (Is that prophetic, I wonder...) and will be met at the Port of St. John, NB by Beckett and his two lovely sisters Veil & Maddy. I'm quite excited about meeting them and Nanny and Beckett's Mum. (I'm not so sure about his Dad, given that we are "borrowing" his car, and Beckett says we have to leave under the cover of darkness....)

Veil, Maddy and Beckett 'muscles' Greyhound

I think the girls would quite liked to have come with us but we told them this was a boys only trip. We have our leather jackets, we have our Wayfarers and we are ready to roll!

This is the trail. Looks pretty cool doesn't it? Beckett says we should be able to see whales.

....And these are our wheels!  

Don't you think we'll look good in this? (If Beckett's Dad doesn't find out first...)

Beckett and I will be posting photographs regularly throughout our trip so please keep an eye out for our posts. You can visit Beckett's blog here

If anyone would like to follow our adventure on Facebook, you can do so here: http://www.facebook.com/events/410656105691887/

See you all later!