THINGS STARTED OUT GREAT IN NEWFOUNDLAND BUT CHANGED QUICKLY

[@jholcomb9532]

So much beauty! Lynn, I have that same cutting board in our van. Owen, NAPS! Yes to that. Thanks for taking us along.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Owen is always up for a nap. We appreciate you following along.

[@johncooney654]

I look forward every Sunday to your wonderful adventures. I have followed for several years. You all do such a great job with these videos. Thank you.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you so much. We really appreciate your comment.

[@ladikmk]

Such a beautiful place, but then anyplace that has wide open expanses of water is beautiful to me. Add in all the wildflowers and that's just about perfect! Maggie looked like she was really enjoying herself skinnydipping on that one hike. Saying hello is just second nature to me; can't imagine just passing someone by and not smiling or saying hi. Hope your smoke problems were easily fixable - to be continued. :) Safe travels, stay well and hugs for sweet Maggie.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We always speak to people when hiking, we were just adding a smile to see if people would smile back. It was something fun to do while hiking around a bunch of people.

[@rv2travel]

Pretty COOL is Right ON!

[@sandrap3047]

I love seeing Maggie's sweet reactions when you guys come back to the RV too especially when you bring her treats! Wow, did her life change when she walked out of the woods that day! She didn't realize she had just won the dog lottery! I always say that about my brother & sister-in-law too when they adopt another dog. They had 3 Jack Russells and 1 chihuahua that they rescued. They passed away one by one over the years. They rescued another sweet little black dog. Some horrible person had put 5 or 6 small dogs out on the road. My brother and others found all of them but one. Each of the people rescued one of the tiny dogs. The one small white dog was still on the loose for a year. They finally caught her and rescued her. The dog was literally smiling when the person at the Humane Society took her picture with her new family. It was the sweetest picture ever! She's the sister to the one they had caught on the side of the road a year before. The sisters rememberd each other and went crazy when they saw each other. They are inseparable now! They won the dog lottery too!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

What a wonderful story, thanks so much for sharing.

[@howiekearney]

Western Brook pond boat tour is an experience you don't want to miss! I'm sorry your opted to pass on it. It's an incredible tour with great entertainment on the boat and the most amazing views and scenery

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Now, I wish we would have done the tour. We just hate leaving our dog for that long.

[@oceanbreathyogawellness4487]

I was going tot say the same. I took the boat tour down to the end to do the long lake traverse, so had to hop off at the end to start the hike. It was one of the most spectacular boat rides. I felt like I had entered Jurassic Park....and the 8 day hike was a challenge and one of the most spectacular places I have hiked. Sorry they opted out simply because of popularity. There is a reason for it. Pity about the moose. Saw one of the most spectatuclar moose on that hike to the boat. WOrth letting people know that a Newfoundland "Pond" is actually a 10 mile long lake that was almost a fjord.

[@David-jo4gt]

I'll just be hanging on the edge of the cliff until next week. Car trouble on a trip is one of the worst. Y'all take of each other and this will work out. Happy tails and safe travels.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are right car trouble is the worst when you are on a trip… plus being is such a remote place didn’t help either. Thanks so much for following along.

[@shellydennis2979]

The boat tour is beautiful

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We will do that next time for sure.

[@christinaputney659]

Oh no! A cliff hanger.😲 I hope you guys made out ok. When I am hiking I also say hi to people walking by. Most will greet you back but it does catch some people off guard. I just can't walk by someone, especially when were the only ones on a trail, and not say hi. Looking forward to next weeks episode.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We always speak to people too when hiking but it was fun to see how many people would smile back. Thanks for watching until the end.

[@hbjtf]

You brought back those wonderful and comfortable memories from our trip. Thank you so much!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

You are so welcome and thank you for watching.

[@domshelley9520]

Newfoundland the crossroads of the world and in the very tracks you explore. Beautiful ✊

[@EriKBButler]

Awesome Video . Enjoyed 👍👍👍

[@creationsfromlace6894]

Lynn, you absolutely do NOT need makeup. You’re beautiful without it 💕

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you for saying that, i don’t wear a lot of makeup but feel I need all the help I can get.

[@judystreich7333]

Hmmm. No smiles or hello? Must be city people cause country people wave or say hello to about everyone they meet while walking or driving. 😊 Newfoundland looks like a terrific place to explore or just drive around and enjoy if your physical health won’t allow. Happy you are able to share it with your loved ones, and the rest of us. Traveling with a pup like Maggie is so much fun, a four footed child that is always happy to see mom and daddy. Safe travels and Happy Tails 👍🚗🇺🇸❤️🐕

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I agree country folk are always friendly and so are the people from Newfoundland… everyone we meet was so nice and helpful. Thanks so much for watching.

[@susanfoster8637]

Great video. Thanks. You missed an incredible boat trip! Certainly one of the top things to do in Newfoundland and Labrador. But of course there are many, many outstanding things! Enjoy the rest of the trip. ( bug spray is a necessity on that walk earlier in the summer!)

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks for your input. We do realize we should have done the boat ride. Maybe next time.

[@susanfoster8637]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle there is so much to see and do! We were there for 5 weeks in June and July and could (and will) go back for 2 months and never see the same things. The boat trip makes that pretty boring hike worthwhile. So many great hikes in Grose Morne

[@pattyk8594]

Another great video guys! Hope the next episode shows your engine only needed a minor repair and you are able to keep going! :o)

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you for watching until the end.

[@pokefins]

Great video! You were in my home town of North Sydney and my second home town of Channel-Port aux Basques. I hope you had a blast on both sides of the gulf. Happy travels.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We did have a great time!

[@sherriweber7105]

Aw that was so cute seeing Maggie seeing you after the boat ride to Newfoundland. Owen loved the dish you were making I would love to know your recipe. That looked like a nice 4 mile hike. That was nice to smile and at people and they smile back and say hello. Some people do anyways! That one didn’t. I wonder why.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We always love to see how happy Maggie is to see us when we return home or to the van, it’s always the same weather it’s been 5 minutes or 4 hours. Not sure why some people don’t smile back but 95% do.

[@sherriweber7105]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle It might the people themselves who have a bad day or something.

[@paulboileau3758]

The boat on Gros Morne was one of the most spectacular tours I've ever done. The fact that they skipped it is pitiful.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We really wish we had taken to the boat tour at Gros Morne just hate to leave our pup for that long.

[@CanadaFree.6014]

Awe shucks you missed the highlight of our trip to Nfld - Western Brook was awe inspiring! Maybe next time eh ;)

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Wish we would have known. We do wish we had taken the boat ride. It was beautiful from the land I can only imagine how pretty it was from the boat.

[@judyfeldman5066]

We loved the Western Brook pond boat ride but as you say, you can only do so much. And I wouldn’t like to leave my dog in the van for that long either.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We did wish we had taken the boat ride… I bet it was beautiful.

[@irenepalmer7597]

I like the smile on the trail thing. I am staying on the lake with a trail around it, and I walk around it smile and say hello to people and you’d be surprised how many don’t even say back. Crazy world. We don’t realize how much we need one another. Maybe will find out how much we do sooner or later. Good suggestion, your wife made.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Keep smiling, you never know who may need it. Thanks so much for your comment.

[@AnnMaynard-fu9qd]

Such beautiful coastlines and so much to see in a short time. Do you think you will go back to see the things you didn’t have time to see? Shew….that smoke coming out of the engine did not look good. I’m looking forward to seeing how Owen resolved that problem.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I do think we will go back. We missed so much.

[@sherriweber7105]

Puffins they are so cute. That’s what was in the last Star Wars movie. They are so adorable. Maggie gets so excited to see you when you get back to the Rv. I love it! My dog gets that way too when I come home. Dogs make excellent companions. Oh no the Rv. Can’t wait yo see what happens next week. Have a great week and stay safe.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Seeing the Puffins was one of the best parts of our trip, I could watched them all day.

[@sherriweber7105]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle I could too sit and watch puffins all day. They are so cute.

[@shellydennis2979]

U need a good month or so to your nl and take in all its beauti if you love the outdoors so many beautiful olaces

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I agree we need to go back and spend more time.

[@johnchristie1423]

@ 14;40 time is the Provincial Flower of that GREAT Province, a parasitic plant, The Pitch Plant, interesting a mosquito lives in the water of them.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Great info, thanks for sharing.

[@HarleyQuinnGamer]

As a person who is from Nova Scotia Canada with family in Port Aux Basques NewFoundLand I have yet to go anywhere past PAB I got family who worked and works for Marine Atlantic I’m glad you guys had a good time and the province it’s an Atlantic Canada Province

[@OverlandCitrus]

Another great vid guys enjoyed it

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you, we appreciate you watching.

[@mzollnerable]

How's the RV holding up? Thought about an Ekko, but I don't know anymore. your certainly not the only ones with problems.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

There’s still good and bad with the Ekko. Getting a little tried of the bad especially on trips.

[@richardburguillos3118]

Adventure after Adventure after… What an amazing journey! Thanks for sharing it with all of us. Sooo looks like the Balmar Alternator may have fried? Have you had the recall done yet? Prayers for a quick recovery and continued journey…

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

The balmar did fry. We have an appointment to get it fix the end of November.

[@kjlcycler]

I noticed Lynne’s Apple Watch face! I use that one, but you must try the new Snoopy one! Over 120 animations :) I have the other watch face loaded also and switch between them. Another great video thanks!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I’ll try the Snoopy watch face, thanks for the suggestion.

[@Head-for-the-Hills]

I worked as a tour guide for 6 years at Western Brook Pond. I have many fond memories working there. I grew up nearby. It such a unique place in the world. Glad to see it once again. The trail is more like a road now than it was in the early 2000's. I hear the moose numbers are much lower because the wardens are hunting them for food for many people in Labrador as they have over hunted much of the caribou population and also due. So now they are taking moose meat to the north.

[@EvelynJWilliams-n8g]

Loved your introductory VDO. But you haven’t been to Gros Morne National Park until you take the boat tour up the ancient fiord with sheer cliffs reaching to the sky with water falls coming out over the edge. Then over to Woody Point Harbour and the World Heritage Tableland Site, three of the most majestic places in all of Canada, not just Newfoundland. I think you should plan a return trip. 😊

[@paulboileau3758]

Totally agree. What a colossal error in judgement. It would be like going to Niagara Falls and skipping the actual falls for the wax museum.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks for your comment. We will make sure we take the boat trip next time, we are already planning a return trip.

[@robdedrick2052]

You needed more Accordion Music while exploring in Newfie Territory . Lol

[@barbaraagombar7177]

Just saying, the walk into Western Brook Pond is 3 km. Not hard for us, we've done it 4 times and we're in our 70's. Taken the boat twice. Beautiful!

[@commshopctr]

Camping wouldn’t be right without a little drama. Enjoyed your video! You guys are an inspiration! All the best on your trip.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

I could do without the drama.

[@kjlcycler]

Many people aren’t prepared for someone to just come up and smile unless there’s an ulterior motive like trying to sell you something or ask for money. I think there “smile” may come later when they realize you were just being nice!

[@dorisbetts3012]

That's not really a thing in Atlantic Canada. Most people are just friendly with no alterior motive. As it should be! 😊

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We always speak to people when passing but today we made any effort to add a smile. Most people speak and smile back.

[@larryvincent2098]

Oh oh !! I hope it’s a very small problem ? As always BS & BK & BC !!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thanks for watching until the end.

[@kenp4464]

The Western Brook trail is under 4kms not miles. 1.8 miles. Can see puffins and whales in many places in Newfoundland. There is only 1 Western Brook pond tour though. Go back and do it!!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Our AllTrails App says it's a 4.2 mile loop trail. Wes love to go back and experience it.

[@TracyBirds]

New subbie from Alberta, 🇨🇦! What time of year were you there and for how long?

[@jackiehaynes5130]

New Found Land , understand

[@habs798693]

3:06 Give it fifteen minutes.

[@lasvegas313100]

I refuse to travel with my dogs until I know this coach is safe.

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Wait until you see tomorrow's episode and you'll wait even longer.

[@lasvegas313100]

Was #174 already completed ?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

No, the 174 recall was not available before we left for this trip.

[@nikki2kk]

If people didn’t say hello back, they probably weren’t born and raised in Newfie lol People can’t judge a place for a few people who are rude.

[@lazloperry5242]

Most people leave, very few can stand your kind. It's your fault trudy is in power. I hope you lose everything

[@BabyT709]

Probably other tourists

[@donnacoll6347]

Are you kidding me , you walked all that way and never took advantage of the best part of the trip. Ha!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We did want to leave our pup, I guess we’ll have to go back. It was a really nice walk though.

[@Kelleena1on1]

Hi Lynn you don’t need. Markup your naturally beautiful 😇

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Thank you, but the older I get the more help I need.

[@Kelleena1on1]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle lol we all do but your fine :-)

[@RoadsofLife]

Loved the video, but don't like that ending... I hope all y'all are okay!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We didn’t like the ending either. But we are ok.

[@RoadsofLife]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle As long as you have each other (and Maggie), then everything is going to be alright.

[@Deathbysubway]

It's pronounced New Fun Land, not New Fin Lind

[@tuckerandi]

Also I hope that trouble wasn't serious 😕

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

We was serious but we were able to keep going.

[@tuckerandi]

@@VANTREKKINGlifestyle that's good that you didn't have to end your adventures

[@davidrussell8795]

When ya gonna admit ; it's not :New. Found. Land,and give it a new name?

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Not sure 🤷‍♀️.

[@Newfie.walker]

Get off the boat and keep going, port aux basque has nothing to offer anyone. If you do stop, put nothing down and lock everything.

[@accordionmusic929]

Mammy and daddy ? Really? To the dog? Its a end of humanity so goodbye..

[@curemeister7443]

I guess only dog owners would understand

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

Not sure how to respond to your comment about our pup so I'll just say thanks for watching we hope one day you get to experience the pure, uncompromising, unconditional love that you feel from a pup who is truly part of your day to day life.

[@raddadray7535]

Plan..,planning sucks.I opt for the paths less travelled.

[@bertkelly7650]

[@michaelbecnel63]

Finally made it to Newfoundland...Maggie seem to make the ferry ride pretty good - Happy Trails 🦮

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

She made it fine it seemed. Happy to see us but that’s normal. Just another camping spot for her. 😂