On the ROAD AGAIN! Spring 2014 Day One. Geneva on the Lake.

We're truly off grid more then normal, so, I'm going to post a few adventures at one time.

Our first day out... Fish rolling dog, wonderful friends and we LOVE GENEVA ON THE LAKE! 

We always stop in on our good friends in Geneva on The Lake Ohio on route to our road-trips. 

We love it as Jerry’s been friends with Larry since kindergarten, so, it’s a wonderful way to re-calibrate and get ready for another adventure. This year we went to visit vineyard, I recommend that adventure anytime of year.

This time of year Geneva on the The Lake, a small fun summer town, is just getting ready for their season. It's quiet, but the vineyards are still open. 

It was voted as one of the top 5 FUN towns in the USA.  It's a throwback summer town.. Feels like you're in the 50s. 

 Great town. We're going back the end of June. The marina will be full, and so will the ferris wheel!

We found out that Buddy like to roll in SMELLY fish.. not pleasant.. we're going to have to figure out how to put an end to that.

This is Buddy’s first roadtrip.  He’s doing really well.  He’s adapted to long drives and navigating. 

He’s very curious, he wants to sit right up front and watch everything. Duke's been there done that, he sleeps. 

Meet Duke's new buddy, BUDDY!

We adopted another Belgian Sheppard from our Peterborough Humane Society February 14th 2014.

He looks ALOT like DUKE! Duke's now 8.5 years old, and Buddy, they think is around a year old. Duke's helping us trail Buddy. They're getting alone so well. We love them both so much.

Buddy was a stray, when we adopted him he was (and still is) very loving. His ribs were showing and the pads on his paws where cracked. Both from being on the streets alone during our very cold winter.

He's healthy and strong. Together we all explore 4km to 15km of trails daily.

We're about to hit the road again, another road trip,  Buddy's first. We're heading down to North Carolina to camp. Can't wait!

We'll keep you posted from there!

Announcing Duke's Trail Tour June 22nd

In the news today.. www.DukesTrailTour.com
"In 2005 when Sofie adopted brought a tiny Belgian Shepherd puppy home from the Peterborough Humane society, she had no idea that the little ball of energy would become her gateway to adventures all over the world.

While nobody knows for sure what tragedies Duke experienced prior to his brief stay at PHS, it’s certain that his life today is full of excitement and love. Since 2010, Sofie and her husband Jerry have been taking Duke on adventures locally and around the world. On their blog “Duke’s Roadtrips and Trails,” they document their canine companion’s journeys across the globe. In his nine brief years, Duke has scoured the red-sand beaches of PEI, hiked the hilly terrain of Oregon, and traveled through the eerie desert of Joshua Tree National Park. Between all the adventures, he’s benefited from the unwavering love and support of his “humans.”owners to join them on June 22nd advocate for animals in need… and to give other dogs (and cats, bunnies, turtles and mice) a chance at a full life, just like Duke.

About the Peterborough Humane Society The Peterborough Humane Society advocates for the welfare of animals by improving their lives, alleviating suffering, rescuing, providing shelter, healing, facilitating adoption and reducing pet overpopulation.

The Peterborough Humane Society, a registered charitable organization dependent on public donations, was established in 1941. As an Affiliated Society of the Ontario SPCA, with the mandate to facilitate and provide for the prevention of cruelty to animals and their relief therefrom, our Humane Society offers a wide range of vital services to the community.

The Duke’s Trail Tour will be taking place on Sunday, June 22nd, 2014 from 12:30 to 4:00PM. Walkers can register now as teams or individuals at www.dukestrailtour.com. The cost to participate is $45 and $55 after May 15th.Organizers are also asking pet owners to nominate their PHS rescues to be next year’s Trail Tour ambassador! Contact the Humane Society for more details.

Media inquiries can be directed to Jessica at jess@impactcom.ca or 705-750-1286. For more information about the Peterborough Humane Society, please contact Lyn Giles at
705.745.4722 x207."

Some PEI Bike Trail Adventures!

We stayed in the PEI National Park in Cavendish.  There are three PEI National Parks.  All on the north shore. Two with overnight camping and one for day use only.  Each with many trails to choose from, which means we were in heaven! This post is of some of our adventures, I'll put up photos from my real camera vs my cell's camera later on, either this evening or tomorrow, depending on the weather!

Our secluded beach!

 On one of the Trials

PEI National Park Trail Map.. I think it adds up to over 50km of trails.

Floating Bridge in Cavendish

 Someone's idea of art work on the beach.. kind cool.

 Duke loving the waves.

 Rides through country sides, seasides and by ponds.

Beautiful Sunsets

Exploring Central PEI..

We explored the North & South shores of Central PEI.  Is the earth this red anywhere else I wonder?  

 South Shore

 South Shore

South Shore

  Cavendish, PEI

 Cavendish, PEI

 North Shore

 South Shore

South Shore

North Shore

North Shore

Twin Shore's Camp Ground, North Central

 North Shore

North Shore

North Shore

North Shore

Center of the Center!

Center of the Center!

Center of the Center!

North Shore

South Shore

Duke found an Agility Dog Park

Good to see that Duke remembered his Agility Training! We found this park for him in Cavedish, PEI.

PEI Adventures Begin

We're camping in off season here in PEI.  June 12th.  National Parks open on the 14th, some pools and shops are still empty. THEREFORE we are one with nature and loving it! We're on the North Shore of PEI, in the center.  We're near Malpaque Bay.. Hide little Oysters HIDE!! I love Malpaque Oysters!

We've been exploring the coast here, just hiking as far as we can when the tide is out.  You never know what's around the next corner.. LOVING IT!

Some of the camp areas have a boardwalk vs a path through the Bluffs..

I do sound goofy when I'm talking to Duke! Short video!

 There are bluffs between our campsite and the beach.  Blocks the wind, somewhat.