Stop 26 +, Sydney Ferry Dock

At last!  We are queued up to board the ferry to Port aux Basques, Newfoundland. The weather looks fair, but we've been warned of rolling seas in the North Atlantic.  The Titanic sank near hear, so I'm paying attention.

It's a seven hour crossing, which seems excessive given the distance.  Once we arrive it's a 3 hour drive to the campground.  We've been warned many times to avoid driving at night due to the potential for a moose strike.  Hitting a deer merely totals your car.  Hit a moose, you lose.  Fortunately the days are long, but we'll be cutting it close.  If necessary, we'll make an interim stop.

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