Caught in the Path of a Hurricane, in a Camper Van (Forced to Leave the Cabot Trail, Nova Scotia)

[@OverlandingSophia]

Wow, thanks for the send off Nova Scotia! 😅Since filming and editing this video, Hurricane Fiona has now left and we are starting to see the damage she's left behind. Thankfully no-one was badly hurt as far as we know, but homes have been washed away and properties damaged. Our hearts go out to those, especially in Newfoundland where entire houses washed into the sea. We're so grateful we made it off Cape Breton and to somewhere safe. Again, our biggest thanks to Nova Scotians who offered us a place to stay. You guys have made this trip for us. We love you and we will certainly be back 💛

[@marklittle8805]

Glad you got out of her way....Fiona was not a very nice guest in Atlantic Canada Those poor folks in Newfoundland got the worst of it. That is an island you would enjoy...maybe another journey

[@Bees-knees99]

So relieved to know you are safe! What a shame the weather system literally drove you off the island! Safe travels, I look forward to your upcoming adventures and hope you return some time!

[@dscottnyc]

I’m so happy you were/are safe, Nova Scotians and all East Coasters are def the most hospitable people.

[@terryomalley1974]

So glad to hear you're safe. I wondered how you guys were making out when I saw the destruction down east on the news. Don't be too hard on Scout, he's just a rowdy little boy, as he should be! Lol

[@jesswiseman2086]

Storm chips are for when the power goes out and you can't cook or prepare anything in the dark. That hunter in Cape Breton was probably poaching, there are no firearm seasons open right now (archery is, and black powder opens Sept 26). Glad you have loved Nova Scotia! Sorry your Skyline hike was fogged out, but between sunshine, fog, and hurricane, you sure got the true Atlantic Canada experience!

[@derekmachfx]

The way you two showcase this province is incredible! Tourism Nova Scotia should hire you guys! ;) Glad you made it off the island and to somewhere safe for the storm.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah you’re too kind Derek! Nova Scotia has been a special place, we’re sad to leave 😢

[@Johnny.D]

Glad you folks got off the island. Glace bay was hit pretty hard. Our hearts go out to all maritimers who were effected by the storm. Happy trails.

[@OverlandingSophia]

It’s heartbreaking. We drove up to Truro and it was destruction everywhere 😥

[@joylord6852]

Hi guys so pleased you made it through the big storm I know what they can be like because I live on Magnetic Island far North Queensland and summer time it can get bad. Thanks for taking me along for the ride in Nova Scotia I am using you to do my travelling as I am 72 and won’t be making it out of Australia. Lots of Love to the 4 of you and safe travels.😊🏝🦋💖🦮

[@OverlandingSophia]

Well thank you for coming along on our travels with us! It's going to be a big ride this one! We would have loved to bring the van to Australia... but the import rules for dogs are so strict we wouldn't be able to bring the two menaces 😔 Sending love to you down under from up here in Canada 💛

[@christine4670]

Lol I'm from Nova Scotia and always wanted to tour Australia Cheers to you🍻

[@joylord6852]

@@christine4670 Hi Christine if you make it to Australia it is best to do all of the Northern parts in the winter months and the rest in autumn and spring as it gets fairly hot in the summer and we welcome our air conditioners and fans. Australia is a beautiful place 😊🏝🦋💖🦮

[@DiverNova]

Love seeing my home through the eyes of others, You are definitely honorary Blue Nosers now. Maybe you'll explore under the water on your next visit. Good luck on your adventure. I'll be following. Great dogs,

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you! And honorary Blue Nosers, we couldn't be prouder 🥰

[@lorrainerichey5876]

Glad you are safe, and got to see the Cabot trail. It’s even more spectacular when it takes on its beautiful fall colours.

[@itsjust_me22]

It was great watching you tour thru our beautiful part of the country. I started watching your channel as you arrived here and am hooked. I love all aspects from you two, your dogs, your banter and everything in between. I am glad we here in Nova Scotia are found to be friendly and helpful. Travel safe as you venture away from us now, you have part of us all with you now and always remember your storm chips wherever and whenever you may find a storm. See you next week....The Bowmans

[@OverlandingSophia]

This is just the best, thank you so much for your kind words 🥰🥰 Nova Scotia will always have such a special place in our hearts, and we will forever now have storm chips! 💛💛

[@JaneHinchliffe]

Wow, that was eventful - glad you made it out ok! River and Scout were making me giggle. River's play sounds always crack me up and then Scout with his belly crawl lol. Take care you four... xxxx

[@natureslover790]

Beautiful Drive of the Cabot Trail. Glad to hear you are safe from the hurricane. You will surely get more surprises when you reach all parts of Canada.I just love the variety of beauty it offers .

[@tanypie1321]

I have been waiting on bated breath to know how you were both managing with the hurricane. So glad you were safe and sheltered. Another great reason to be in a camper van, you can move your home to safety when needed! We were in Nova Scotia for the first time back in August and fell in love with the people and countryside too. Safe travels to your next leg of the trip!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yes we are all safe and good, thank you 💛💛 Definitely one of the benefits of having a moving home on wheels!

[@Bees-knees99]

You are absolutely an honorary Nova Scotian now that you have weathered a hurricane with storm chips!! You’ll have to take this fad back home with you 😂. Oh and your pups too!!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah yessss!! We are so happy to have that badge of honour 😃 🥳 Don't worry, storm chips are a thing for us now!

[@baublesanddolls]

@@OverlandingSophia It's ok, I've lived here most of my life and this is the first time I'm hearing about storm chips. I didn't have any, but had crackers and cheese that worked just as good. Lol

[@Hollymodz]

The way I just stumbled across this video and I go to school in the Annapolis Valley and am pretty sure I saw your camper van in that parking lot right before the storm hit is WILD!!!!

[@markparker175]

Thank you for showing me Nova Scotia thru your eyes... I've seen a good chunk of North America myself and my home holds a backseat to nowhere... Happy Trails... oh... you could have dove off the cliffs at Crystal Falls

[@river8760]

My son has been without power since it hit, he’s now missing uni too as it’s closed which is so frustrating but totally no one’s fault. I’m proud of his resilience through it all. What an experience! NS is one amazing province. It’s definitely my favourite. Great video! Glad you’re all safe too.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah that sucks for him, we hope he’s doing okay, it’s been awful to see the destruction from the weekend 💔

[@river8760]

@@OverlandingSophia he’s ok, thanks. He loves NS as do we! 😀

[@ashtonwood716]

Thank you for showing off our little piece of the world! The highlands national park is amazing, my partner and I spent the summer of 2021 hiking all 26 trails in the park and staying in 6/7 of the camping areas they had at the time. The next way we plan to see it is by biking the ~100km stretch of the Cabot Trail that runs through the park. You’ll have to come back someday to enjoy it more fully ❤ You’ve definitely earned the honorary Nova Scotian badge after Fiona! She was one of the strongest hurricanes we’ve ever had. Stay safe and enjoy the rest of your journey!!

[@leticiaandrade7841]

LOVE what you do and how you do It. Great work at exploring everything. Thats how you get to know countries, cultures, etc. Keep It Up!! Greetings fron Spain.

[@anthoniebenson7328]

Thanks so much for traveling NS and Cape Breton. I was there I 2018 and loved it so much I am now moving at the end of October to a house on the Cabot trail outside of Baddeck. I learned a few things from your travels Like Goat Island will definitely visit there. Glad you are all safe. Cape Breton See you soon!!!

[@kentcorbett5436]

Thanks for sharing your trip glad you like our province if you really want a nice beautiful drive to Cabot Trail is beautiful usually mid to the end of October when the leaves start to change color that is when it's amazing and you're less likely to run into a hurricane safe travels

[@letsthriveeveryday2101]

I was thinking of you guys when I heard of the hurricane. Glad you're safe. Take care❤❤

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yep we're all good and safe thank you, it was pretty bad in some parts but we avoided the worst of it. Not what we expected to experience in Canada 😂 💛

[@Bobo03x]

It’s a shame that Fiona seems to have cut your Cape Breton journey short. There’s still so much of our island worth seeing! With at that being said, you’ve gained countless new Nova Scotia fans to follow your journey to Argentina (myself included). All the best! Can’t wait to see what’s next

[@lindylindybasicoceangirl]

…haha Ben: winter IS coming…the only way Scout is going back to Turkey is if y’all are taking a trip to the area cuz you miss the “slippery” bath experience…awesome vid (a little late watching)…googling haunted places Canada for your trip…still can’t forget the vid with the creepy shoes left in the grave 👻🧙🏼

[@violachickno1]

Another great video, glad you are all safe and well, hugs xx

[@Adeena55]

So glad you fared well through the hurricane!! You were parked only about 15 minutes away from where we live. Our friendly province bids you farewell when you leave and welcomes you back with loving arms if you decide to come back. Good luck on your journey and safe travels. Please do come again. ❤

[@kimbeaney6747]

Thanks for another brilliant Report, well done! Remember, 100 years in Canada is a long time, 100 miles in England is a long way!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Hahah love this 😂💛

[@sawyer8149]

Glad you guys are safe ! Hope you guys have an amazing last week in Nova Scotia! 🍻

[@cathyandgreg4239]

Glad you are safe. As you head out the valley you still have lots of great NS to see, the Glooscap Trail or the Sunrise Trail to get you to New Brunswick.

[@pt93music]

Great call on the valley for riding out the storm. Glad you were safe.

[@crobaricus]

So glad you came back to New Minas, we really did luck out here for dodging the storm. I thought I saw Sophia in the car park when I stopped by Walmart looking for a jerry can for some friends. 😅 Good luck with the journey and come again any time!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Haha yep, that would have been us! Who knew New Minas would be such a special place for us. It was where I had my birthday AND was our shelter for the hurricane 🥰🙈

[@croweddy]

Glad to hear to survived hurricane Fiona. Sorry it had to interrupt your tour. Been loving your tour though our beautiful province.

[@calibanthedrifter8860]

Amazing wild scenery! So glad you made it out safe and without any issues.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Yeah it’s a special spot up there! Shame it got cut short but thankful we escaped ol’ Fiona 💛

[@alexspeirs8675]

Good to see you were safe

[@brendajollymore4229]

I’ve driven over the Trail in October when there were high winds. We had to stop at a little cafe/store and stay there a few hours. Then the call came through to tell us the winds had calmed down and we could continue on.

[@davery07]

What another awesome video. Yes Nova Scotians can be the nicest, real people. Was great having you here and you're always welcome back. Looking forward to following the ongoing adventure. Cheers! :)

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks so much David! We've had the best time, Nova Scotia will always have a special place in our hearts 💛

[@jillianwhite4601]

Glad your safe. 💕for River and Scout.

[@erinmcintyre6299]

We slept in a 2 man tent on that cliff over the beach at Meat Cove, it was amazing and so beautiful to wake up to. 😊

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah bet that was amazing! It's such a beautiful spot 💛

[@ftkinsella]

It's crazy how we promote the Cabot trail but then don't take care of the roads. You have to admit the views are incredible. Glad you are safe. Keep it that way eh guys? Cheers 😘🥂😘

[@OverlandingSophia]

Oh we thought mostly the roads were good! Must be a tough job to keep them in good condition up there 😅 Worth every bump and pothole for those views! 💛💛

[@siphonsnob]

The road to Meat Cove is not the Cabot Trail (route NS-30) itself. They left the Cabot Trail at Cape North for that side trip to Meat Cove.

[@robertkelsow-geall7395]

Glad you guys made it through the hurricane unscathed. If it's not too late, make sure you see Parrsboro, Cape D'or and Advocate. You can take in the fossil museum in Joggins and please go to Gaspé in Quebec. It's on par with the Cabot Trail.

[@michellelaviolette574]

Thanks for visiting ❤

[@teresadoyle1396]

OMG you were in New Minas….Just 5 minutes from our home! We totally could have given you a safe place to stay! Travel safe along your journey….🙏

[@michaelmacdonald7342]

Great video again, too bad about the fog and the storm, good to see you are alright. A small independent family chip or "crisp" company from New Brunswick named "Covered Bridge" makes actual "Storm Chips" they are basically four of five different flavor crisps in one bag.

[@goosba]

New Minas is just down the road from where I lived for 6 years in Greenwood...( Military) Have a great drive to your next destination. Glad you guys are safe.

[@lizcooper5053]

So glad you made it safely through to Wolfsville. "Louise" in Sydney Mines cape Breton, made it safely through the hurricane but lost a few of the trees on their property. Thought I would let you know. Where is your next destination?

[@lindataylor6093]

Glad you are all safe.

[@joodm5641]

Hi 12 legs 😀 Good to see you and lovely to explore Nova Scotia alongside you. I have been watching your videos but doing so on my TV. To like or comment I need to go on my iPad then I forget 🙄 Always good to catch up on what you’re doing. That storm was scary. Relieved you moved to a safer place. Look after each other 😀

[@elwoodtaylor1092]

glad you folks made it through the storm safe and sound, here in Digby we didn't get much of anything from the storm just some rain that we needed anyway, stay safe

[@OverlandingSophia]

Sorry to hear that 😞 We've driven up to Truro this weekend and there is so much damage everywhere. Didn't realise just how sheltered we'd been from it. It hit bad 😔

[@JonnyADCD]

glad you guys were safe!

[@philipewer3752]

It was great meeting you. Thanks for producing such great content. Safe journeys!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks so much for coming along with us on the adventure Phil! 💛

[@annmarielatimer7889]

So glad you were at a safe place. It hit hard for so many areas in Atlantic Canada 🇨🇦

[@aSC_na_kolenke]

Beautiful video. I'm glad you're doing well and you're safe.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you Sergei, grateful to be safe and in one piece! 💛

[@thegreatest3371]

It looks so miserable there. I want a nice warm beach. It looks so depressing.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Maybe hold off on our videos until we reach Mexico!

[@thetruthhurts8657]

@@OverlandingSophia Mexico? 🤮🤮 be careful in Mexico the drug cartel will cut your heads off and stick them on top of a cactus. 😂🤣😂😁

[@dorisbetts3012]

The sand can burn you feet here on Nova Scotia beaches throughout the summer! Trust me! It gets hot! But when a hurricane is approaching, it's another matter. September is usually a beautiful month!

[@samurphy]

@@dorisbetts3012 Also, our rocky beaches tend to look pretty grim, especially when a cool wind is blowing. Down on the south shore, with the white sand and blue water at Rissers, Carters, etc, you'd think you were somewhere tropical.

[@deanashortt4166]

So thankful you both are safe. It would be quite the experience riding the storm out in a van. I’m in Ontario and the pictures of the maritimes are devastating. We visited there this past summer, it’s sad to see the beautiful old trees uprooted. Be safe, stay safe.

[@OverlandingSophia]

It’s so sad 😞 We drove further north over the weekend and saw so much devastation. Thankfully we were sheltered from the worst of it!

[@siphonsnob]

I first heard of Meat Cove in the 80's when it was so remote and inaccessible that nobody went there. The locals had a somewhat wild reputation, like the back woods of the Appalachian mountains. At some point it became this must-see place for campers, tourists, and KZbinrs. I think the mystique has been somewhat spoiled.

[@thefoggytrekker]

Thanks for another great video. Nova Scotia will miss your adventures. Keep up the great videos. Safe travels and best of luck.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you so much 🥰 We will miss Nova Scotia! It will always have a special place in our hearts! 💛

[@forecasting_scott]

So many green!!!!forest and water everywhere.... So beautiful country!!

[@OverlandingSophia]

It really is beautiful 🥰

[@jasonthompson8479]

The SKYLINE TRAIL is EPIC! Sorry it was not the best weather and time for you to get the full experience. There is MOOSE there to see as well. I live in the NEW GLASGOW area and we got hit pretty hard along with many other places losing power for days, snapped off trees, power poles and lines, fuel shortages, food shortages as well because everyone stocked up on STORM CHIPS, milk, etc. GLAD YOUR ENJOYING OUR PROVINCE AND MAKING THE BEST OF IT!

[@nanabananacricketadventure4024]

There is a particular brand made by Covered Bridge, they actually say “Storm Chips”. Glad you are safe.

[@christine4670]

So glad you are all okay 😊 Keep taking care and enjoy! Love from Truro Nova Scotia 🤗❤

[@anthonysmith8981]

You have witnessed the biggest storm to pass through the Maritimes ever. The last storm I remember that caused so much damage was back in 1976… the Groundhog Day Storm. I was concerned for you and I am glad to see that you were aware enough to escape harm. Hopefully you will be able to enjoy the rest of your adventures here in the Maritime provinces. You may have to alter your plans slightly and explore New Brunswick a bit before going to PEI. They’re going to need a week or so to clear all the fallen trees and get their power grid back up and running.

[@tonychase7143]

Glad to hear you guys made out ok. Been following along since you first got to NS. I'm originally from the Valley and it looks like it was one of the better parts of the province you could have waited out the storm. I wish you both the best on the rest of your adventure and thank you for taking us all along.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks Tony! Yep, it really didn't seem too bad. We drove up towards Truro today and have seen three houses with trees fallen on them, countless uprooted trees, fallen power lines. We turned around on a walk today because there were so many fallen trees blocking the path, we climbed over 10 or so before giving up. It was carnage. Thank you for joining us on the journey too, couldn't have asked for a better place to start the adventure! 💛

[@brendaanderson292]

Greetings from New Brunswick. Like a number of your followers, I was hoping you would have completed your visit to Cape Breton before the hurricane hit. Glad you are safe. My community only experienced a 24 hour electricity outage. Heartbreaking news of property damage from Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island . Take care. Safe journey. 💕💕💕

[@OverlandingSophia]

We did it just in time! It was a shame we were cut short by a few days. We would have loved to do the Skyline properly, and to go and find some Celtic music in a pub somewhere after a long hike.. explore Cheticamp. But like I said, it gives us a reason to come back. If we ever needed one! 💛

[@brendaanderson292]

Yes, I hope you can. In a few weeks Cape Breton hosts the annual Celtic Colours Fall music festival. Celtic musicians from all over the world perform in venues large and small throughout the island. Also, the Cabot Trail becomes even more amazing with the trees transforming into their fall colours. Hope to see you in New Brunswick. 💕

[@lorettachin1137]

You experienced classic East Coast hospitality with those offers of places to stay. Congratulations on your first butter tart!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Absolutely!! We feel adopted by the Nova Scotians, felt nothing but amazing warmth and hospitality 🥰💛 Haha our first butter tart - and definitely not the last!

[@ouryoutube2670]

I have a Maxtrax mount hack for you. Use a Arnold 1/2" Hitch Pin, locking hitch pin, or clevis pin with small pad lock (what we use). You can attach it through a new or existing hole. Each one is under $10US.

[@littleredridinghood5622]

I live in a small fishing village on the Nova Scotia's north shore about 110km from the Canso Causeway .. I lost 10 trees , 1 took my power wires with it , the wind cracked 1 window and took 1/2 the lattice off my back deck .. Just got my power back Wed. night ...

[@jessicadoiron6570]

I saw your van parked in the wal.art parking lot right before the storm and I thought of you guys, but I didn't realize it was you because I knew you had moved on. Glad you made it away from the worst of the storm.

[@OverlandingSophia]

We moved on and came back!! You guys can’t get rid of us 🙈💛

[@suewiltshire8092]

Loved all the beautiful scenery on The Cabot trail, some bits did look very Cornish, with more trees. I watched the last two videos together as I went down to London last week sleeping on the pavement for the Queen's funeral. My son looked after Bryn for me, I couldn't miss saying goodbye to her, it was very moving. Scout is a right pickle, I think him and Bryn are very similar 😂. See you next week, stay safe love Sue and Bryn xx

[@OverlandingSophia]

Ah Sue you were a part of history! What was that experience like?? It was so strange being abroad when she died, watching it all unfold from afar. Such a sad time 😢 xx

[@NovaSupernova]

I have been following your journey. I hope you are safe and able to continue. Again, you will be going right by my house as you leave Nova Scotia and more than welcome to come in and fill up your water etc.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you for the kind offer 💛💛 We thankfully avoided the worst of the storm, hope you weathered it okay!

[@patcoburn1960]

Great video guys. Glad ye all safe. The two wee furfaces will be glad to get out and about again. 🙂

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you Pat! Yep, think all four of us were getting cabin fever 💛😂

[@skyhighrocket101]

Thanks for visiting I live in Sydney near The Big Fiddle glad you got out before Fiona

[@nancyharris4913]

Glad to hear the The Big Fiddle survived the storm! That was great news. I'm still sending my thoughts to those impacted by the storm. Maritimers seem tough but incredibly warm.

[@OverlandingSophia]

They are tough and incredibly warm, such awesome people 💛 We wanted to watch some live Celtic music before we left Cape Breton but Fiona had other ideas! 😔

[@AliesjaFoster]

Happy you guys are safe. I was thinking of you during the storm. Too bad the skyline trail was so foggy. It's such a treasure and so beautiful there. As always, love watching your videos.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you my love 💛 I know, it didn't want to clear for us! Just means we've HAVE to come back one day 🥰 xx

[@phillyandkeely]

Loved this video! Should have known they wouldn't last long enough to be Storm chips with Ben around 🤣 it looked very like Ireland in places (only much more extreme lol) miss you guys, just wanted to give the pups all the cuddles in this video, they were soooo cute. Love ya xx

[@acadianr2leger]

Here in south eastern New Brunswick we got hit pretty hard too…lots of damage along the coast

[@OverlandingSophia]

We’re so sorry to hear that 😔 She really packed a punch 💔

[@nikkilewis1699]

Glad you stayed safe ! We are into day 3 now of no power but it’s nothing to the tragic impact in Other areas of Atlantic Canada, this was a massive storm

[@OverlandingSophia]

As we’ve driven further north from the Valley we’ve seen so much destruction from the storm 😔 Hope you guys are holding up okay!

[@sophienova7040]

You made the right call, coming to the valley. We thankfully avoided the brunt of this brutal storm.

[@OverlandingSophia]

We think so too! Seemed to be much more sheltered here. Hope you got through it all okay! 💛

[@sophienova7040]

Yes, we are on the Bay of Fundy, in Morden. We have seen far worse and this time we suffered no damage and only lost hydro for 10 hours, so thankful for that. Sad time for a lot of people in the rest of Atlantic provinces though. Stay safe, I am enjoying your videos, seeing our beautiful country through someone else’s eyes.

[@darrenleblanc3800]

Damn you Fiona, I wanted to give these two a bottle of Margaree Apple Jelly but you foiled my plan!!!! Glad your trip to NS has been fun and exciting for you both (and your dogs)

[@OverlandingSophia]

Well if that’s not a reason to return I don’t know what is! 🥰💛

[@cathygillies7271]

Glad you weathered the storm safely. Hope you come back to Cape Breton and more of its beauty. The west side of the island got off fairly easy but the east side got walloped. We are used to hurricane force winds here -- Cheticamp is the windiest place in Canada!

[@OverlandingSophia]

We had a windier night on Pleasant Bay than we did with Fiona 😅 So devastating to see the chaos left behind further east. We’ve seen so many fallen trees and damaged houses we’ve lost count xx

[@Macmannn]

You guys are honorary maritimers after you’ve weathered a hurricane! I’m on the north shore of PEI and we got absolutely rocked.. 90% people on the Island still don’t have electricity, we’ve had our fair share of storms but I’ve never seen anything like this, it’s wild

[@OverlandingSophia]

Oh I heard PEI got really badly hit. Are you guys okay? As we’ve driven north we’ve seen SO much destruction. Roofs blown off, trees in the side of houses. She packed a punch 😔

[@Macmannn]

@@OverlandingSophia we’re managing 🙂 The military is here to help remove trees off roads so they can restore the power. Maritimers are resilient and we’ll get there, just going to take time.. but the damage to the coastal villages and harbours by the storm surge is heartbreaking ❤️‍🩹, it’ll be a while before those bounce back.

[@DovetailTimberworks]

Great video again! I'm glad you saw enough of Cape Breton to get a good sense of it before having to leave. The last time I was on Cape Breton, we had to race home to beat the arrival of Hurricane Juan!

[@dorisbetts3012]

And it happened on September 24th, too!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you!! Ah you’ve also had to do the hurricane dash away to safety! We have unfinished business on Cape Breton.. we’ll just have to come back 🙂 💛

[@OverlandingSophia]

That blows my mind! Had to Google that too! 🤯

[@DovetailTimberworks]

Your visit and video makes me want to return and take my partner for her first time there! She hasn't seen your video yet but we will snuggle up tonight and watch it and probably make plans for next fall!

[@NicolleBarteaux]

So sorry your Cape Breton trip was cut short but so glad you are safe! You definitely picked the best place to ride out Fiona by the looks and sounds of things! Take care and enjoy the rest of your Nova Scotia adventures. Looking forward to next week's video.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks Nicolle, we’re grateful we managed to find such a sheltered spot. We’ve driven up to Truro and it’s just destruction everywhere 😢😢

[@NicolleBarteaux]

@@OverlandingSophia yes, some awful damage all around. I just got power back last night and I consider myself one of the lucky ones. I've been seeing some of the footage and it's heartbreaking.

[@always.wondering.wandering]

Loved it Ben....."Winter is coming". Can't wait till next year when I can visit Nova Scotia. I better get the van ready for some rough roads. My name was drawn to buy tickets for The Open in Royal Liverpool and I bought some, it will be in July. The plan will be to drive the campervan cross country, fly to England see the tournament(Okay, I'm a golf nerd that's why I'm going), then come back, pick up the van and head north to Canada. I loved the music you put to this video, makes you feel like you're really there. Too bad about the fog but you still got some epic scenery and trail adventures. Good to see your friends Charlie and Josh with a new KZbin video, I've missed them. It's been worth pausing on my drive to stop and see all of you traveling. And, glad you 4 are safe and can continue with traveling now that Fiona is gone. Travel on my friends!

[@OverlandingSophia]

We really appreciate you taking the time out of travelling to keep up to date with all of us! You’re the best 💛 Hope you’re still having an amazing time. And so cool that you’re off to England to watch the golf!! Even better than you’re exploring Canada when you come back. Happy travels my love! Xx 💛

[@StrangeLittleGarden]

Glad your okay, let me know if you get to Yarmouth!

[@MrJmrk92]

I was just there the other week doing a cross country trip in my Miata #miatacoast2coast and it definitely is one hell of a drive! I did the skyline trail and it literally almost blows you off the trail, soo windy!

[@va3ngc]

At one time the Cabot Trail was a wooden road (or a corduroy road). That was back in the early days of motoring. BTW - you don't have to put the Starlink on the roof. Anywhere on the ground works too, as long as it has a good view of the sky. I had mine in the backyard for a month or so until I put it up on my roof. LOL - Storm chips! Yes you are an honourary Nova Scotian now! You made a good call to get away to where you did. Cape Breton and PEI saw some pretty major damage.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Meat Cove and those communities must have been SO remote before the road the onslaught of tourism! Coming from the UK where you're never far from anywhere, it blows our minds. And this is probably not remote for Canada 😅 And yes, we know the Starlink can go on the floor but it's easier for us on the roof, keeps it out the way and we can run the cable through the back doors 😊 💛

[@russellbelliveau1694]

Glad to hear you guys made out ok 👍. Awsome video of Cape Breton Highlands! Thank you

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thanks so much Russell 💛 Hope you guys were okay!

[@CalvinOnTheCoast]

Thanks for visiting Nova Scotia, sorry you had to get hit by the hurricane. I was definitely a bad one.

[@Sockieknowshockey]

I’m glad you went to Meat Cove. I’m surprised you didn’t see any Moose . It was a devastating Hurricane for some parts of the province. Will you be seeing more of the east coast?

[@OverlandingSophia]

We didn't see any moose, anywhere! Not even on the Skyline 😞 Yep so many places got devastated. We're up near Truro and it's carnage everywhere you look. We're going to be heading into New Brunswick and then down into Maine and New England for the fall colours 🍁

[@juanitas129]

Gorgeous waterfall footage!! Btw, I think Scout is naughty because he is so spoiled! Those pups have the best life. Can't wait to see your next video.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Hahah you are 100% correct 😂 It's a good job he's so cute 🐶 🐾

[@chrishughes9952]

that's a shame it was so foggy, I've been along the trail hundreds of times and I've never been in the fog. Must been the weather that was approaching I guess. it's definitely gorgeous on a nice beautiful sunny day.

[@mooseknuckle8334]

Are you guys still on the Island?

[@lynneloveys4905]

Love watching your journey unfold here in Nova Scotia. I moved here from Newfoundland two years ago. One day, you should really try to see that spectacular province. How courageous of you to plan to drive all the way to Argentina! I will fly there in January, not driving, but may one day. Look forward to your weekly posts! Be careful!

[@OverlandingSophia]

We would LOVE to visit Newfoundland! But we don't want to rush - and we think if we squeezed Nova Scotia and Newfoundland into a few weeks we would be missing out on so much, so we will save it for a time we can do it justice 💛 If you have any Argentina tips and recommendations when you get back, we're all ears! 🥰 Safe travels Lynne! xx

[@wallytimmins356]

We Canadians are used to the pavement ends signs , as they're like that across the whole country. Some of them in Manitoba don't say pavement ends , it's a picture of pavement and supposed gravel road. together. lol Safe travels to you guys and the doggies !!!!!

[@floyd2222]

In Quebec, too, that funky sign - you are in the gravel by the time you figure out what the sign meant??!!! Brutal (sometimes!!!) ;-)

[@OverlandingSophia]

You Canadians sure know how to keep us on our toes 😂

[@wallytimmins356]

@@OverlandingSophia Just trying to be helpful to a couple of nice people , from across the pond. lol If you see either of those signs , you'll know the pavement ends right away. Safe travels from Manitoba.

[@TheAdventurousHermits]

Ohhhh no I didn't even think about this when you said you were going to Cape Breton glad you made it to the valley before it hit!

[@OverlandingSophia]

I know, just our luck!! 🫠😂

[@davepowell3293]

When leaving NS, hit touted 6 and travel to NB that way, lots of sights and great beaches

[@noname-ir2pj]

good luck and safe journeys as you leave ns

[@Aaron-P]

I must be a Nova Scotian, 'cuz we always keep well stocked with (what I will now refer to as) Storm Chips. One needs to keep a weather eye, after all! Your luck at the viewpoints we're the same as Chris & Marianne at the Golden Gate Bridge. 😆😔 So glad your prudence served you well, apart the from antsy pups. 🐶🐶❤️❤️😎👍xx

[@OverlandingSophia]

Hahah there you go! Get Storm chips catching on everywhere. Yep, didn’t have the best luck leaving the Cabot trail. You win some, you lose some 🫠🫠 xx

[@peterdaigle4772]

Glad you got out in time. Our internet service just booted up over night. Cheers.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Hope you guys weathered the storm alright!

[@curtisleblanc1880]

Storm chipsss!!!!! Well done!

[@OverlandingSophia]

Hahah we are in Nova Scotia after all, it would be rude not to 🙈💛

[@Bernietothe9th]

Enjoyed your trip to CB sorry it was cut short. Love your music selections. I want to suggest some musicians from Nova Scotia for your listening pleasure or video accompaniment. Adam Young, Andre Pettipas and The Giants, Ashley MacIsaac, Beolach, Madison Violet, Natalie MacMaster, Pretty Archie, Scott MacMillan, Slowcoaster, The Rankin Family . Enjoy your trip.

[@OverlandingSophia]

Thank you so much for this!! We were hoping to go to the Red Shoe before we left, but Fiona had other plans 😔 Can’t wait to give these a listen 💛💛

[@Bernietothe9th]

@@OverlandingSophia You're most welcome .I have thought of a couple more Mary Beth Carty and Coig and Terra Spencer. Enjoy

[@MoonRiverTravels]

Wow, what a week! To say you've seen it all is a bit of an understatement. But, then, smooth seas never made great sailors, or something like that! The Cabot Trail looks incredible, atmospheric and moody in the misty weather, even if it wasn't as 'pretty' as the popular shots, it still looks amazing! Um, want/need me to post you guys some proper Scottish 'Mac' waterproofs?? LOL, looks like you're getting a right royal dousing in the fall weather. Seriously, just give me a'hoy if you do. So relieved to see you're all safe n sound after Fiona - and that the hounds didn't tear the van apart with cabin-fever! Have a great week, and here's to the open road!! xx

[@OverlandingSophia]

Aye those waterproofs did us well! 😂 Smooth seas never make great sailors is one of my fave quotes Kit! Yeah we have to admit we don't hate the misty weather... gives everything such an eerie atmosphere. Fog and hurricanes, not what we ordered though 😆 Let's see what the next month brings?! Sending much love xx 💕

[@charlenechua6073]

Morning, wow on the caption This is quite adventure of hurricane Fiona, you make it safe

[@OverlandingSophia]

Haha yep, not the title we thought we'd be writing at the start of the week 😅 💛

[@chrishughes9952]

have you guys checked out anything in Truro yet?