September 18 - Coast to Coast

Cape Spear – the most easterly point of Canada, and yes, this did feel like the final point of the White Cane Connections journey. I tied the red ribbon to the end of my cane and with the long strand draped around my shoulders, Lyle and I set off along the path overlooking the cliff.   When Lyle exclaimed, “We made it!” I felt  my eyes sting. Perhaps it was only the wind, but truthfully I think I might have been a little overcome with the emotion of the moment. So, I am going to finish today with a flurry of pictures. I can’t see the pictures clearly myself, but for those of you who also have sight challenges and who are following this blog, I will describe them. I know that you were all there with us in spirit and so although the pictures only show Lyle and me, in my mind, I can see hundreds of you there with us.

 

Picture 1 – I am standing holding the red ribbon which is blowing in the wind. The cliff and Atlantic Ocean are in the background.

 

Picture 2 - Same thing, but a different aspect. I am wearing a bright yellow raincoat which is more of a protection against the wind than against any shower of rain.

Picture 3 – This is a close up as I stand in front of the Canadian flag on a sign which designates this as the beginning or end of Canada.

Picture 4 – This is possibly my favourite because it shows Lyle and me with the red ribbon stretched out between us.  It is my favourite because I know that Lyle and I have completed this journey together. It is something that I would not have been able to complete without him.

Picture 5 – We took this picture on the day of our harbour cruise. The captain of the little boat we were on took us out onto the ocean and the picture is of the lighthouse at the entrance to the harbour.

Thanks to everyone for following along with White Cane Connections. Lyle and I are now going to be making our way home, but if you check in again at the beginning of October, I hope to have one more post as a wrap up of our experiences.