In My World

Day 10 of our east coast trip was mostly about driving . . . IN MOUNTAINS still!  Stunning to look at but also a little scary with deep gorges, falling rock signs, and snow.  I don't think I am a fan of mountains . . . foothills maybe . . . but not mountains.  But I'm glad we made the drive on the Cabot Trail.  We did it!!  It was spectacular.  I can't think of any reason why I would want to do it again. A ny Dr. Who fans out there?  Spotted TARDIS near Lake Ainslie. After we left Cape Breton Island we drove right to the Caribou Ferry.  I have some advice for you.  Don't make a reservation unless you MUST be on the ferry at a specific time or if you will definitely be leaving the island on the Caribou Ferry as well.  They charge the two-way price when you get on the ferry with a reservation.  If you just show up and get in line and take the ferry to the Island you will pay when you leave the Island to...

We checked out of the Stardust and met up with Marc and Andrea to check out the Halifax Waterfront.   We began our morning at Pier 21 and it was very interesting and inspirational.  What a fascinating place! The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is Canada's national museum of immigration. The museum occupies part of Pier 21, the former ocean liner terminal and immigration shed from 1928 to 1971. Pier 21 is Canada's last remaining immigration shed.   Andrea showed us her home province . . . Newfoundland . . . and please make sure you pronounce it correctly thank you . . . LOL.   The next two photos were taken from a balcony at Pier 21.  It was a  quick walk down the road is the Halifax Seaport Farmers Market.   Hal really enjoyed all the samples . . . LOL!  There was so much to see as well. My biggest regret of this trip has been t...