We arrived at Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park in time for low tide.
Impressive gatewayAerial view before descending the many steps. Kismet did well keeping ahead of the many feet coming down behind her. Climbing back up was a bit tough for her but I didn't have to carry her. We took a few breaks. Who am I kidding they were as much for me as her. 😮💨Just in case you may have thought I didn't actually go all the way down Marine seaweed called Rockweed that clings to the rock at low tide but floats on the surface at high tideLots of motion in the ocean during the low tideAnd when the tide comes in
After a very rainy evening and night and a quick tour of Rockwell Cape area we headed to Sussex where we would be staying at another Harvest Host.
Albert County MuseumIt is an attractive building. I didn't take a picture of the side view. Lovely windowsMilitary history. A captured German gun during WWI.
After leaving the Capes, I drove through Fundy National Park in the rain. Absolutely beautiful scenery but I was glad to move on. So many trees!
The Host's business Their productWhere I parked for the night. It was nice weather by late afternoon but had been quite rainy earlier. I drove around and saw some sightsA small covered bridge that can be driven across but it's mostly historicalJust did a walk about as I couldn't take Kismet in. Found a delightful coffee roastery. Kismet and I sat here. And there was a turquoise chair.
On Thursday morning I got my coffee at Cobbler's, though. While I was waiting, my host started asking me questions and 2 other customers joined in with advice about what to see where I was going, asking where I'd been and where from. It was great. Really the type of interaction with local people I have enjoyed all through my trip. They were all surprised I was headed to Plaster Rock. "Was I a pond hockey enthusiast" While that seemed a question from out of left field (different sport) apparently Plaster Rock hosts the largest pond hockey tournament in the world and they have the sign to prove it. But first there were some interesting sights on the way there
I followed this van for many kilometers and hoped it would pull off for gas or something so I could take a picture of them side by side. Not sure the driver would think it much fun though. A big sign for a tiny village but it's likely because of the military base hereA few business frontsSomething to do with an International Sculpture TrailApparently this carved granite piece of spherical shapes represents friends, families and community bonds coming together. I thought maybe they were fishing buoys. Another big signThe pretty little marina Kismet almost made a friend. Not a great picture as I had to take it from the off ramp. Very quick!
Home of the longest covered bridge and potato country
Hartland covered bridge. The longest oneI drove across and back. It's a single lane. St John River origin information Arriving in Plaster Rock. I saw lots of potato fields along the wayBlossoming Starting to blossomMy accommodation for 2 nights Very calming and peaceful Early morningWe went for walksAnd drivesClimbed hills. Couldn't get a great shot of the mountain range. I might find a better spot on the way out tomorrow The Tobique River down stream from my spotMy spot. This eveningThe kindling is a great start. Will see how it goes once the wood is on
I'm sitting by the fire, watching the river flow by as I'm writing this. And thinking about my time away, as it's end draws close. I have done much of what I set out to do and that feels good. Part of me would like it to continue but most of me is very much looking forward to returning home to family, friends and mostly to Bill and Luna❣️
There will likely just be one more post on my final night in Quebec- if I have descent cell service. Otherwise it will be after I'm home. Til then
