As we had the car to collect Lidia, we thought we should see some of Nova Scotia. There were two places that interested the crew. The old fishing village of Lunenburg to the south west, where the famous schooner Bluenose II is based, and Peggy's Cove, a small isolated fishing village immediately south of the RNSYS.
We had a not too early start allowing Lidia and the children to sleep in after last nights dinner, and R and I to go and do a spot of shopping. Weather today? Perfect. Forecast through to Tuesday? Rubbish.
Lunenburg was very pretty, quite and with a good museum. Although the Bluenose was being worked o, covered in plastic, and like all big projects it was running late. So we made do with look from outside the gates. However Lunenburg had what we had so horribly missed yesterday. A very good fish restaurant! R and C had mussels, I had scallops, E and M, fish cakes, and Lidia, still recovering from jet lag had a salad. Superb all round. So it can be done in Canada!
Back to Peggy's Cove after lunch to see a young lad on the wharf catching squid, as quickly as he could get the line back in the water! M wanted a go. E wanted a go. But by the time they had messed about with the line, the squid had cottoned on to what was happening and there was no more luck. Ah well, an entertaining time for us all. Pictures to follow once downloaded.
We had a not too early start allowing Lidia and the children to sleep in after last nights dinner, and R and I to go and do a spot of shopping. Weather today? Perfect. Forecast through to Tuesday? Rubbish.
Lunenburg was very pretty, quite and with a good museum. Although the Bluenose was being worked o, covered in plastic, and like all big projects it was running late. So we made do with look from outside the gates. However Lunenburg had what we had so horribly missed yesterday. A very good fish restaurant! R and C had mussels, I had scallops, E and M, fish cakes, and Lidia, still recovering from jet lag had a salad. Superb all round. So it can be done in Canada!
Back to Peggy's Cove after lunch to see a young lad on the wharf catching squid, as quickly as he could get the line back in the water! M wanted a go. E wanted a go. But by the time they had messed about with the line, the squid had cottoned on to what was happening and there was no more luck. Ah well, an entertaining time for us all. Pictures to follow once downloaded.
Always thought Canada sounded a top spot, even if they do torture their vowels (bit like another commonwealth country we're familiar with). I always imagine NS being weathered timbers, wood smoke, and checked flannelette shirts so look forward to the photos.
ReplyDeleteGood that you now have full crew. Hope they are shaping up to be a well-drilled team. Now you've just got to keep your main-sail intact.
Just looked closer at you location....Any plans to visit Hawkesbury and Sydney while you're so close? Will I put the kettle on?
ReplyDeleteWe llived in Toronto for 12 years and never made it to Nova Scotia--unfortunately. I know we missed a real treat!
ReplyDeleteGlad that you're all organized for the trip home. Having Lidia aboard will be a big help.
Jane
Tell Richard that although the weather here is fine and sunny, he's not missing any gliding as it's also NE'ly, stable and blue.
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