Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009 - Spencer’s Island, NS to Penobsquis, NB
We learned from our next door campsite neighbors , who have a permanent set up for their campsite, that last night’s wind was an anomaly. She said they’ve been coming there for years, and she’d never seen the wind blow that hard before last night. She said they got very little sleep.
I apologized for bringing the wind with us. She said, “I accept your apology, but please do not ever do that again.”
The morning was very calm. Her husband, Gordon, was already out on the water fishing for flounder. Later, he told me he caught his limit, 10.
Their 2 dogs were Bernese Mountain dogs. The breed originated in Bern Switzerland. They were big and beautiful and very gentle, with a thick coat of black, brown, and white fur. The dogs had one trait that was funny. Upon approaching you for attention, they turn around and sit down on your foot, with their back to you. Maureen told us that was seen as a protective gesture.
As it was near dark when we arrived last night, we bought a takeout meal from a restaurant adjacent to the campground. The food was a little pricey, but excellent. We had buttered chicken with local vegetables of carrots, cucumbers, rutabagas wrapped in grape leaves, and some mixed vegetables with a light batter. The restaurant was not equipped for takeout but they let me take the plate and silverware with me to our camper. I returned it Sat. a.m.
We were reluctant to leave our beachfront spot but had to move on. We followed the winding road north along the shore of the Bay of Fundy. We were told that this road is known as Little Scotland. It’s curves are very popular with local motorcyclists, we met several of them along the way.
We went into the next costal town of Parrsboro. While there, we visited the Ottawa House, the bayside summer home of gentleman named Tupper. Tupper was one of the group of men who helped form the confederation later known as Canada. Before leaving Parrsboro, we stopped at Glooscap for a slice of strawberry rhubarb pie and coffee.
We headed north to the town of Springhill, the home of singer, Anne Murray. The Anne Murray Centre is located on Main Street. Closed, sorry. Took a few pictures. Lots of flowers in front.
Drove north to Amherst to complete our loop and our Nova Scotia experience.
As we reentered New Brunswick, we turned southwest toward Saint John.
We stopped alongside Hwy 114 in a picnic area for the night.
Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009 - Penobsquis, NB to Grand Manan Island, NB
Today we continued on into Saint John, NB, crossed a toll bridge and went on to the ferry crossing at Blacks Harbor. Our goal was to spend the night on Grand Manan Island. The ferry crossing takes 90 minutes so we had the time to eat while on board. Upon arrival on the island we set out to find Anchorage Provincial Park. We checked in and got lots of info regarding whale watching tours. The choices were to tour on a fishing boat or on a sailing yacht.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Rita being 'guarded' by Bernese Mountain dogs
2. Lighthouse at Cape D'or, Nova Scotia
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