‘A ship in port is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for.’
Acadian Monument
Hello from the Maritimes! This last week has seen a dream come true! I’ve, finally, made it to New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia.
Happy ‘belated’ Halloween! I even made my own miniature pumpkin!
This is the miniature pumpkin I made!
The week started with us leaving Quebec and the Gaspesie Peninsula,
Town along Gaspesie Peninsula
but not before seeing a very picturesque village – Perce.
Perce, Quebec
Our first maritime province was New Brunswick.
New Brunswick
I would say it’s the largest of these eastern provinces. Our main stop here was in Moncton,
Moncton Art with a very Maritime feel
where we learned a lot about the Acadians.
They had settled in the Maritimes in the 1600’s, but then were removed in the 1700’s by the British, only to return again in the
1700 – 1800’s. They are a huge part of the culture of this region, along with the British. It was good to get a better understanding of this big part of Canadian history.
Grand Pre Acadian Settlement
I, also, have now seen my first bore – like a baby tidal wave that happens with the tide – there are places in the UK you can see this phenomenon.
Tidal Bore, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Then, it was a day in Charlottetown, PEI.
My Dad in front of confederation bridge – bridge across from New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island.
This was the birthplace of Canada, where a bunch of politicians got together at a big party and decided to create a confederation.
Confederation Museum in Charlottetown, we there on the last day before it closed!
It’s, also, the home of ‘Anne of Green Gables’, but she was all closed up for the year. Still, I’m glad I made it to confederation house, as its closing for the next five years for repairs.
Confederation House, Charlottetown, PEI
Next day, we were on the move to Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Lighthouse
and John and I ran off for a few days to drive around it on our own. We saw light houses, historic forts, more Acadian history and some excellent food.
My first ever Poutine, this is Italian style. A new Canadian favourite food.
John as a very happy man, having some lobster in PEI.
I love the people here; they are so open and friendly – even more than us westerners!
Hope you are well! Who are the friendliest nation you have met with? Think there is a top 10 list in the making here….hmm? Will Canada make it?
Love
Debx
