Hello from Halifax

 

 

 

I am so frustrated at this point.  I had almost completed this blog, and it disappeared.  I really don't want to start over, but I guess I will. 

 

Our last night in the States, we spent in the parking lot at LL Bean.  After an uneventful border crossing (YEA), we arrived at the Oak Bay Campground in Oak Bay, New Brunswick.  This campground was okay, but we really wanted to stay at the Kiwanis Campground on the Bay of Fundy in St. Andrew.  They were all booked up for Canada Day.  We did go into St. Andrew for Canada Day (July 1st), and they were celebrating big time with the streets blocked off for a parade, a little kids' race, food and merchandise vendors, and a car show.  It was fun seeing all of the Canadian patriotism.  After celebrating for a while, we drove across the ocean floor of the Bay of Fundy, while the tide was out, to Minister's Island.  On our way back to the campground, we went in search of wild blueberry pie.  Found the pie someone had recommended, but it was just okay.  However, on the way we did find a great seafood restaurant and had fried scallops, clams, and shrimp.  Yummy. 

 

Bella & Scamp wading in the Bay

Little Kids' Race in St. Andrew

 

 



Mike & Pat enjoying Canada Day



 



Standing on the Ocean Floor of the Bay of Fundy



 On to Halifax, Nova Scotia.  Woodland Campground is the closest campground to Halifax.  Most of the RV caravans that come to the Maritimes stay at this campground, so it is always busy.  We made our reservations here last fall as they were closing up for the season.  Luckily we were able to get in.  One of the best memories we have from this campground from our trip 4 years ago is the owner cooked lobster for us.  We were delighted to find out he still does it.

 

On Sunday we worshiped at St Paul's church which is in the oldest surviving building in Halifax.  They have been holding services here for 267 years.  The church is beautiful.  On the 4th of July we celebrated by walking along the Harbor Walk, had dinner, and then went to the Tattoo.  There didn't seem to be as many shops along the Harbor Walk, but it was still beautiful.  We also went to Keith's brewery so Mike could get a new Keith's shirt.  Since we had already done the brewery tour previously, we didn't do it this time.  Chuck had remembered having Digby scallops for the first time at McKelvie's Restaurant, so we had to have them again.  We weren't disappointed.  If you ever come to Halifax, you must put attending the Tattoo on your bucket list.  It is hard to describe, but well worth seeing. 

Pat taking pictures. Theodore in the background,

Mike & Chuck looking out over the harbor.

 

 

 

Tattoo

 



While in Halifax we nailed down some reservations for later in our trip which included our ferry reservations to go to Newfoundland.  We all were relieved and started getting more excited about the adventures still to come.

 

 The next day we spent on things like getting nails done, replacing tires, etc.  That afternoon Pat and Phyllis went venturing off on their own while the guys went back to the Harbor area in Halifax.  Pat and Phyllis went to a little seaside village called Chester.  It was charming, but the down turn of the economy has taken its toll on this village.  Mike and Chuck went to Cows which is a creamery in PEI that has an ice cream shop in Halifax.  They not only have great ice cream their shirts are hilarious.  They brought back a good selection.  Upon returning to the campground, we found out our lobsters would be ready for us to devour that evening.  We had ordered 3 pound lobsters and were not disappointed.  They were absolutely delicious especially since the campground owner got the lobsters for us, cooked them, cracked them, and delivered them to our campsite.  What service.  This is one of the things that brought us back to this campground. 



Pat ready to dig in



 

Taking in the view in Chester, Nova Scotia

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The next day we all went to Peggy's Cove.  This is a beautiful cove with an interesting legend and a picturesque light house on Peggy's Point.  Nearby is a monument for the people lost on the Swissair flight 111 that went down in 1998.  While at the lighthouse, Phyllis mentioned she really missed the bagpiper that was there the last time.  Not long after the words were out of her mouth we heard pipes start playing.  It is awesome to stand there looking out over the bay listening to the pipes.

Chuck & Phyllis on Peggy's Point

Peggy's Cove

 
 

Mike & Pat at Peggy's Point

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peggy's Point Lighthouse

 

 

 



Swissair Monument



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today turned out to be a cool (60's), rainy day.  In the morning we took advantage and did chores, laundry, dog baths, etc.  In the afternoon, we all went to the movie and saw "The Legend of Tarzan".  We experienced the D-box seats which makes you feel like you are in the movie.  Interesting.

 

Tomorrow we are off to Antigonish, NS. to experience the Highland Games.  Until later.......