road trip day 1

It was a long drive to Grand Falls- mostly clear but there was one stormy area near Riviere du Loup that was tricky because it was also dark at the time. Most of the drive was very beautiful in seeing the snow layered on the trees.

Last night got to meet James' billet family who are super nice and outgoing and really good for him. He even decorated a Christmas tree (which I never have the energy or drive to do). They have caught onto his quirks quickly noting that they no longer cook anything with "flavor" otherwise he won't eat it. James- blanding families one family at a time.

The hotel is really very nice and spacious but is very full. Lots of children- maybe a hockey tournament? Who knows? Their pool and workout areas are open (not that I would partake in that, just a covid note)

One of the players on Miramishi tested positive for covid. James' team played them on Wed so their game today was up in the air but the team managed to get some rapid tests and the team was all tested this morning and given the all clear for the game. I walked down to the arena and took the pictures above before the bus left.

Then I went to the Toyota where the old car was. It really doesn't look too bad except for the front bumper. If I had been here I would have had better questions to ask the collision guy but as James was handling it, he didn't know the right questions to ask.

While James is playing the game today I am planning to walk to try to find the Grand Falls!