Nova Scotia

July 20 Monday morning and time to load everything back in Fern. But we did linger til about 11. Our destination is Spencer's Island near Advocate Harbour. If we had a boat it would have taken about 30 minutes but it's a 3 hour drive. The first drive of that length since we arrived the previous Tuesday. But with a couple of quick stops and not driv

July 18-20 I may have to split this up into two blogs. Sometimes the app gives trouble when I load too many pictures in.  Hubbards Nova Scotia has been a rather special place for our family over the last few years. Brooke and Jamie purchased a house there which they spent the past few years fixing up until they sold it in July 2025. Bill and I visi

July 17 The Annapolis Valley wine country and beautiful views  Gaspereau Vineyard. Nova Scotia born winemaker Gina Haverstock. A very pretty setting with the winery and farmhouse nestled on a corner lot both painted wine red.  An inviting patio with a view of the grapevines at hand. Just enticing you to stroll through. Actually, I was pulled throug

to the mainland! July 14 A short distance drive to the causeway and I was heading west into Mainland Nova Scotia. The west wind came out to greet me. It was pretty gusty all the way up along the Northumberland Straight. I took a break at Antigonish again and this time I did visit Peace by Chocolate. Haven't tried it yet but it sure looks good.  "On

It was a beautiful sunny and calm day to say goodbye to Newfoundland and catch the ferry to North Sydney  But first some pictures and thoughts about my 2 days on the road getting to Port aux Basques  I stopped in Gander again to have lunch and another visit with my friend, Marg. We met at Tim's. The infamous meeting place for town folk from the pla

After a few longish days on the road I hope to slow the pace. So much beautiful countryside and amazing views but I didn't stop to take pictures.  But I can share a few from the places we stayed. Our first night was in Drummondville but no pictures of the very generic motel. But our second night was at a Harvest Host location near Florenceville Bri