On Wednesday the clouds cleared somewhat and it was a beautiful, breezy fall day. We took a few back roads towards Halifax and then went across the Alexander McKay Toll Bridge (75 cents each way) to Dartmouth. Our first stop was down at Alderny (sp) Landing. Here, for the price of $3.00 we got a return ferry ticket and went across the harbour to Halifax and back. The reason for this trip was that we figured we would get a good view of the watefront areas of both Halifax and Dartmouth without payaing an outrageous price for a tour. It's kind of a neat trip..we strolled around some areas of the waterfront in Halifax that we hadn't toured before, before we caught the ferry back.
Back on land, we drove around Dartmouth exploring a few areas and then went out to Dartmouth Crossing to check out a new shopping cnetre. What a fabulous shopping area..it is relatively new and every store in the world is out there, from Costco, to WalMart to Porch & Verandah..you name it, it is there plus some interesting "off the wall" stores. We cruised Costco and then a stroll through WalMart where we found an outside lamp that matches our wicker furniture in Palm Springs perfectly. Best thing yet is that, while it originally retailed for $89.00, we picked it up for $15.00. Our best buy this trip. Of course, once we were home, had to put it together to make sure it worked (and it does). A little difficult to store on the bus so when travellling will have to be on the bedroom floor and then moved to the front of the bus when we are parked. Another purchase we made for an equally good price was a black wrought iron outdoor clock, which we will put on our shed in PS. Might as well have the bus loaded to the gills!!!
It was so nice when we returned to the bus that we were able to sit outside assembling these goodies (OK..Dale assembled, I supervised and read directions!) and enjoy a pleasant "Happy Hour" after an "exhausting day of shopping and touring"...we are so spoiled.
This morning, Thursday, we got off to a bit of an earlier start in glorious sunshine! Our plans were to drive to the turn off to Peggy's Cove, where we had explored the other day, and continue our coastal drive through Tantaloon, Queenstand, Fox Point, Blandford, Chester, St Margarets Bay, where I dipped my toes in the Atlantic and we watched a fellow fly a triple kite, Mahone Bay to Lunenberg. This has got to be one of the prettiest areas and the most beautiful coastal drive. It took us six hours to wind our way around the coast, in and out of all the wonderful little towns.
We stopped at a Chip Truck and decided to try Poutine. Neither one of us had had that before and wanted to have a taste before we left the area. So we shared ..French fries with cheese and gravy. Must say it was tasty but we could feel our arteries hardening with beach bite!
Mahone Bay is a most picturesque village at the head of a bay. Narrow winding streets, colourfully painted houses and stores. These delightful little towns never cease to amaze me with their style and bright colour. We both are getting stiff necks from the constant turing to try and see everything!
At Lunenberg, we were not able to see the Bluenose II as it was being overhauled. So we had a stroll around the waterfront and then drove the town. Lunenberg is built on the side of a very steep hill and anyone living there would have to be in good shape to walk from the harbourside up to the residential area.
Leaving Lunenberg, we cut across the inlet to get to the main highway. While it took us the six hours to ultimately get to Lunenberg via the coastal route, it only took us just under an hour to make the return trip on the main road!
Tomorrow is a travel day..but it is only about a 4 hour drive from here to Hopewell Cape (Bay of Fundy area) in New Brunswick, where we will be for the next few days. Looking forward to seeing the "tide"...
Wishing everyone well, time to get the flannels out, weather is getting quite cool.
Till next time.....
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