Sept 14, 15 and 16 2014
We decided to take the ocean route from Baddeck to Halifax. If we drove straight through we would have arrived at 3:00 PM. Half way through the scenic route we decided to head back to the main the highway and still did not get in till 6:00 PM. We arrived in Halifax and were happy to have a corner king suite on the top floor with great views of the water. On the way to Halifax at one point we had to cross a bay on a six car ferry. The operator told us he had met a guy a few weeks back from Cape Cod and then showed us the guy's business card to see if we knew him. Turned out to be our neighbor Peter Hopple. Yesterday we started our day by going to the Rosborough boatbuilders. The owner Bob was there who we had met about three years ago at the Miamiboat show. We had a nice visit with him. Next on to explore Halifax by foot. We walked all along the waterfront then toured the Maritime museum. While at the museum we ran into MTOA friends from Fl. Bill and Barb Reed who were in Nova Scotia on a cruise. We ate a late lunch then toured the Citadel which was next door to our hotel. We did not get back till 6:00 PM so we ended up ordering food to be delivered to our room. We had Pizza and a great sandwich local to Halifax called a Donair which is similar to a Greek gyro. Good thing I did not discover Donairs earlier - it could have become my diet staple. This AM on the road agin to Lunenburg. Our first stop was the a Royal Nova Dcotia Yacht Squadron. Jon was in a race from Marblehead to here for the Silver Jubilee and after 500 miles their boat literally won by about two feet ! We took the scenic route which has been the prettiest of our trip. It was cove after cove, tiny fishing towns full of colorful shacks and boats. We spent quite a bit if time in Peggys Cove which was gorgeous and had some great little shops. We arrived at Lunenburg at 4:30. We are staying in a small four room B and B with the Bluenose docked out our front window. We walked about town, ate dinner and were treated to a beautiful sunset tonight. Part of our B and B is an 11:00 sail tomorrow that we are looking forward to !
We decided to take the ocean route from Baddeck to Halifax. If we drove straight through we would have arrived at 3:00 PM. Half way through the scenic route we decided to head back to the main the highway and still did not get in till 6:00 PM. We arrived in Halifax and were happy to have a corner king suite on the top floor with great views of the water. On the way to Halifax at one point we had to cross a bay on a six car ferry. The operator told us he had met a guy a few weeks back from Cape Cod and then showed us the guy's business card to see if we knew him. Turned out to be our neighbor Peter Hopple. Yesterday we started our day by going to the Rosborough boatbuilders. The owner Bob was there who we had met about three years ago at the Miamiboat show. We had a nice visit with him. Next on to explore Halifax by foot. We walked all along the waterfront then toured the Maritime museum. While at the museum we ran into MTOA friends from Fl. Bill and Barb Reed who were in Nova Scotia on a cruise. We ate a late lunch then toured the Citadel which was next door to our hotel. We did not get back till 6:00 PM so we ended up ordering food to be delivered to our room. We had Pizza and a great sandwich local to Halifax called a Donair which is similar to a Greek gyro. Good thing I did not discover Donairs earlier - it could have become my diet staple. This AM on the road agin to Lunenburg. Our first stop was the a Royal Nova Dcotia Yacht Squadron. Jon was in a race from Marblehead to here for the Silver Jubilee and after 500 miles their boat literally won by about two feet ! We took the scenic route which has been the prettiest of our trip. It was cove after cove, tiny fishing towns full of colorful shacks and boats. We spent quite a bit if time in Peggys Cove which was gorgeous and had some great little shops. We arrived at Lunenburg at 4:30. We are staying in a small four room B and B with the Bluenose docked out our front window. We walked about town, ate dinner and were treated to a beautiful sunset tonight. Part of our B and B is an 11:00 sail tomorrow that we are looking forward to !
So, why did the bird cross the road ?
Waiting for our ferry
And here comes the ferry, note the tow rope...
I thought this was the coolest pic, but now I am not sure that the dark section is not from the sunscreen in the windshield ?
En route to Halifax
View from our room in Halifax
Visiting Rosborough boats where our boat was built - Bob Rosborough is a super nice guy and spent tome telling us more about the history of the RF 246.
Halifax
Halifax Maritime museum
Guess they don't like pirates here
Looking from waterfront in Halifax up the hill to the Citadel
Cool lunch spot
Harbour Hopper - Halifax version of the duck boats
Halifax Citadel
I was amused, these two were kind enough to strike a pose with me
Jon ended here after racing several years ago to Halifax from Marblehead - and they won their class !
We spotted a Rosborough in the Yacht Club marina
Heading south from Halifax to Peggy's Cove - every corner was a beautiful photo op
The water was like glass
Very quaint Peggy's Cove
Bag piper at Peggy's Cove
Jon and I at the lighthouse at Peggy's Cove
Leaving Peggy's Cove and heading south
Sept. 17,18, 19 20, 2014
We are on the ferry from Yarmouth Nova Scotia to Portland Maine. It is ten hour trip so we got a cabin and we just woke up from a nice afternoon nap. Wed. we had an excellent sail out of Lunenburg on a 48 foot 1944 wooden schooner. Jon ended uo sailing her all the way home and was in 7th heaven. We had a great dinner at the Knot Pub and actually did not want to leave. Lunenburg is a World Unesco site. It is a hilly seaside village full of colorful buildings and smiling locals. Thurs on to Digby. We stayed in suite at the Dockside suites on the waterfront of a harbor. We explored southern Digby Thursday followed by dinner at the Fundy restaurant to celebrate our 21st anniversary. Yesterday we explored north of Digby including Annapolis Royal and Bear River. I kept reminding Jon it was my birthday and allowed him to buy several more gifts for me ! We ate next door at the waterfront Cafe and really had a wonderful birthday dinner. Up at 5:00 AM today to catch the ferry. We drove 3000 miles this trip. We also realized that from Sept. 2013 to this Sept of 2014 we have stayed at 36 different hotels and inns ! My 53rd year was certainly memorable so cheers to my 54th year and 21st year of marriage !
We are on the ferry from Yarmouth Nova Scotia to Portland Maine. It is ten hour trip so we got a cabin and we just woke up from a nice afternoon nap. Wed. we had an excellent sail out of Lunenburg on a 48 foot 1944 wooden schooner. Jon ended uo sailing her all the way home and was in 7th heaven. We had a great dinner at the Knot Pub and actually did not want to leave. Lunenburg is a World Unesco site. It is a hilly seaside village full of colorful buildings and smiling locals. Thurs on to Digby. We stayed in suite at the Dockside suites on the waterfront of a harbor. We explored southern Digby Thursday followed by dinner at the Fundy restaurant to celebrate our 21st anniversary. Yesterday we explored north of Digby including Annapolis Royal and Bear River. I kept reminding Jon it was my birthday and allowed him to buy several more gifts for me ! We ate next door at the waterfront Cafe and really had a wonderful birthday dinner. Up at 5:00 AM today to catch the ferry. We drove 3000 miles this trip. We also realized that from Sept. 2013 to this Sept of 2014 we have stayed at 36 different hotels and inns ! My 53rd year was certainly memorable so cheers to my 54th year and 21st year of marriage !
The view from our window at our quaint little Inn. The boat is the Blue Nose - Jon built a beautiful model of her
Downtown Lunenburg
Such fun painted houses in Lunenburg
A good ol tire swing - Lunenburg
Lunenburg harbor
Bluenose deck
Bluenose
Sailing out of the harbor
Lunenburg waterfront for the water
Sailing !
On the water
A happy Jon at the helm
The schooner we sailed we on
More fabulous Lunenburg
Lunenburg sunset
Heading to Digby from Lunenburg
Arriving in Digby
Our 21st wedding anniversary
Digby Harbor for our Inn room
Harbor low tide
Some type of fish farming ?
Blue Heron
We did not know what this was
The low tide was impressive
Now this is low tide
Jon - my birthday
Looking out at Digby harbor
View of the waterfront Cafe where we had my birthday dinner
Bear river was a cool little town
A Bear River winery
Hampton Harbor - this is a ladder that would lead down to a boat - the tide was about 15 feet here
This is the entrance to the harbor - obviously you only travel at high tide
Back at Digby harbor
Digby harbor
Time to head home - here is our ride - the Nova Star ferry
And on we go
Leaving Nova Scotia - destination about ten hours away in Portland Maine
Jon checking out the stern
I am taking a pic of happy Jon from outside the boat
We got a cabin for our boat ride so we could nap - thank goodness it was only a ten hour trip !
This is about the whole cabin !
A happy Crew that we are back home !