May 28th we made it toNova Scotia!!!
We don't have a clue what or where to begin
BUT we'll figure it out
Here's our summer place !! Lets go in & meet our new friends!!
What a great back yard!!!!
The Village of Baddeck..Let's check it out!!
First stop...grocery store
WOW this isn't Costco...$10.99 a chicken!!!!!!!
Fish prices fresh from the Sea...not to bad
First time we've seen a Zamboni in a parade
Time to hit the liquor store for Dan!!
OK I know the picture is blurry but I was in shock on the beer prices
12 pack- $28.99
24 pack- $51.99
PLUS .10 deposit BUT you only get .05 back on returns
Baddeck light house
While sitting on the pier I was able to catch it
while the sun was going down
CANADA DAY JULY 1st
It was launched a fishing & racing schooner in 1921 in Lunenburg, NS
Their sights were set on the International Fishermen's Race. For a working fishing schooner, speed was a tremendous asset. Those who made it to port first fetched the best price for their catch.
In 1921 she took home her first trophy & continued for the next 17 years!!
In 1946 she struck a reef & it was destroyed. In 1963, Bluenose 11 was launched. It was gifted to the Government of Nova Scotia in 1971. It continues to serve as their sailing ambassador.
It happen to dock in Baddeck & we had the opportunity to see it first hand
BBQ RIBS COOK OFF
Alabama was the winner
We chose Texas
But they were all GOOD!!
Our new Canadian friends Cathy & Karl said we had to have a "Beavertail"
Its like an elephant ear BUT the name got Dan to stand in line for a half hour to get his
FIRST Beavertail
R & R at the beautiful beaches
Little yoga on the beach
New Canadian Friends! Great people!!!
We took a mini vacation to Halifax area
First stop; Peggy's Cove
AWESOME!!!
It's one of the most popular stops in Atlantic Canada
Our time in Halifax
These little boats were docked while we were visiting!! Rumor has it that the middle boat belong to the Miami Heat coach. Poor thing it was the smallest yacht!
Got up early to hit the Farmers Market! I still think Seattle's Pike Market is still number "1"
It was very nice! We got a cup of coffee & people watched!!!
Titanic Cemetery located in Halifax
On April 14,1912 the Titanic stuck an iceberg, in less than 3 hours the loss of 1500 lives were taken
Of the 328 recovered,many were buried at sea.
The company that owned the Titanic, the White Star Line, purchased a section of land in the Fairview Lawn Cemetery & paid for small Black Granite headstones engraved with the name, number of the victim, & the date of the tragedy. The cost of any additional engraving or more elaborate stones was assumed by families, friends, or other groups
This cemetery located downtown Halifax. The Old Burying Ground served Halifax from 1749 until its closure in 1844. In the 95 years of the cemetery's use, it received burials of approximately 12,000 people.
Canada Post Collection Boxes! Very colorful
PRIDE PARADE!!
We had a great time!! It was 3 hours long, filled with great music, friendly people, full of energy, & very colorful. We had a great time. This was their 25th year celebration!!
Views on our way back to Baddeck
Dan found a Buddy in town!! He looked like our friend Ottis back home!
FORTRESS OF LOUISBOURG
Built 1720
In use 1720-1758
Reconstructed 1960-1970's
Difference between fort & fortress????
Fort houses military only
Fortress houses military to protect the colony that occupies it
Founded by the French & developed over decades into a thriving center for fishing & trade. The British invaded the colony twice! The first time they gave the French time to gather their belonging. After time the French returned but invaded again by the British, this time they left with nothing. It was destroyed in the 1760's
Local Brewery
Music in the clubhouse. SWEET
Our time has come to a close in Nova Scotia. What a journey....
BUT time to move on
Going back to MI to hug the grandkids
Our next stop after MI will be AZ for the winter!!!
