Day 0 – Getting Ready

The 2026 travel season is upon us. We are on the final day of preparing for our journey to Newfoundland. Spring in Ontario has been cool and wet & today appears to be no different, we are hoping the weather becomes more Summer-like as we approach the East Coast.

Damp day as we prepare to depart

We have already taken the van on a trip to visit family in Southern Ontario in early May and so know that it is all good to go. We made a few minor livability changes in the van for this year and so will see how those work out. The biggest change is a new foam mattress topper and custom fitted bottom sheet that should allow for better sleep, stay tuned for updates as the journey progresses.

Yesterday saw us pack most of the groceries and today will see us finish that task and then tackle clothing leaving only personal items and electronics to be packed tomorrow just ahead of our departure.

We have been planning this trip for a couple of years and now that we are on the eve of leaving our anticipation and excitement for what’s ahead is high. We’re looking forward to sharing with you what we discover along the way so come back in the upcoming days and weeks as we discover Newfoundland.