Another gloriously sunny day – hardly a cloud in the sky. Can’t believe how lucky we have been with the weather.
Didn’t need to start as early this morning as we knew we were going to be putting in time waiting at the terminal for out 01:30 am departure time.
Rode numerous back roads enjoying the lovely morning, seaside views, etc. Found that as soon as we got off the main roads onto the back roads the pavement was very bad. Doug had to spend the entire time really watching the road and one of the bumps actually sent Norma airborne for a second! We rode along Marine Drive to Canso, where a transatlantic cable was landed on May 23, 1881 (see picture of cable station under restoration).
One of our many breaks was at a dock where we talked to a fisherman who had to show us his catch – a mackerel. We were amazed by the birds flying and diving for feed. They repeatedly dove, surfaced, flew and dove again. Never did see them with anything in their beaks but they must have been catching something with all the energy they were expending.
Have been seeing lots of the red stars that indicate Acadian residences as that is how they mark their homes. Stopped at Larry’s River, an Acadian settlement where they have dedicated a park to their heritage. Someone has done some wonderful painting on big rocks to go along with the stories the placards tell.
Stopped at the Alexander Bell museum in Baddeck, NS. Found it to be really well done. His two daughters had donated all sorts of artifacts and old photos which Canadian Heritage society has done a wonderful job putting together.
As we write this Raindancer has his “Argentia” sticker on and is waiting with a couple of Suzukis for company until boarding time.
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