We drove northeast from the airport toward Cape Breton, a gorgeous island of mountains and lakes that makes up the northern part of Nova Scotia. We didn't make it to the mountains, but we traveled along the Bras d'Or Lakes Scenic Drive until we got to Baddeck and we couldn't stand it any longer. We had to stop for lobster.
From there it was a short drive to North Sydney where we are staying at Aaron's Dove House B&B. It's a lovely old Victorian owned by Blair and Helene. Blair filled us in on the history of North Sydney from the coal mining days to present day tourist haven. He told us Nova Scotia is officially Canada's warmest province. That's not saying much, I hear you say. Well, I can attest to what he said. We've been here six days and every day has been lovely. Well, except for one when it rained a little.
We walked along the shore to Munro Park, where the U.S. Navy established a seaplane base
during WWI. G did his daily artillery inspection.
Queen street, the street we are staying on, is lined with beautiful old homes from the 1800's.
I can just imagine the ship captains' wives watching out the bay windows for the whaling ships returning home. Here's one:
Gunnery Sergeants are looking good! Mom, be sure to get more photos of you posted. I download all the photos.
ReplyDeleteMom, I hope there's not too much chop for you on the ferry ride. Are you taking something? J and G look like whalers to me in that photo so they should be fine.