Day 70: Lunenberg and Peggy's Cove NS

 Dear Gilles, 

There was no wind this morning - so I pulled the wet tent out from the truck and spread it out behind the hotel. It took about two and a half coffees to dry. The boys had breakfast on their own in the breakfast room. Luc mentioned he was chatting with some other guests who had a trike - from Utah. 

Around 10am we headed out to Lunenberg. 

I love travelling during this off-season time. I can find PARKING! Easy parking! 

We wandered through some shops and ended up at the Fisheries Museum. There were three floors and a gorgeous wooden/barn style open display on the first floor. We started at the top floor, with a whole room dedicated to the BlueNose. We stayed to listen to an interpreter give a talk about the history of the BlueNose. And I loved his end spin on the history and the acceptance of the BlueNose II. The II is yes, a re-creation of the first. But it is built in every way as the first. And if the first had not been caught up on a coral reef, every single part of it would have been replaced by now. Similar to house siding/ roofing shingles etc. It would have aged out and been upgraded over the years. 

Another point he made was regarding Canadian currency. It is the only Canadian icon on coins that is man-made rather than a natural icon. 

I asked a university-aged guy where we should eat. He ranked three restaurants in terms of quality and price. We chose one and sat down to a lunch. I ordered the lobster dinner (season is on until May 31). Boys had fish and chips. I was able to share the meal so we could all get lobster. We all decided, it was good, and chewy and no real flavour. Luc liked the melted butter. 

Then we headed to Peggy's Cove. There were at least 4 cruise-ship tour busses that were coming out of there as we headed in. Again, we found easy parking and walked to the lighthouse in extreme wind. 

Wind is exhausting. 

I was able to take photos of the lighthouse without people in it. (Another off-season perk).

Luc was tired for the day - so we came - we saw - we walked a bit - we drove away. 

Long day of driving for me.  Tomorrow is off to PEI - so more driving. I'm going to need a ZERO day soon and I'm planning it in. 

It's one of those days - I'm thankful to be doing this trip now. I'm young-ish, agile for tent camping, healthy and have two very capable teenagers with me. I know you've been working hard at home. I'm thankful for that too. We all miss you and Moka. And we miss Cariboo spring and the neighbours.