Dear All,
I am in civilization for a bit, so
thought I had better check in. On one hand it is really nice to have no
technology, but in reality, not so much. Tim Horton’s has been recommended for
fresh food and internet use-so here I am!!
I started my exploring of Cape Breton
at Fort Louisbourg, a living history 18th century fort. It is quite
spectacular. When the coal and train industry died here, the government
retrained people to be builders, carpenters and such. Much of the fort has been
reconstructed over the last 20 years. It is a huge complex and beautiful! I had
fun learning how to start a fire, watching the village kids play hot potato,
following a convicted woman down the street to see her put in shackles (only to
be released because the guard felt sorry for her), and having some bread and
cheese with a pint in the local eatery. Oh and yes, I did learn some history
too! I sat next to a couple who had been there 42 years ago!! They were quite
impressed with the reconstruction. They told me about the Ruins Walk, so I went
out to explore. There is a full time archeologist uncovering the history. They
dig to learn and gather information and then recover the items. The area seems
to be where the village people of the fort lived. I like the idea of keeping
some of the ruins in their place, using it for learning and the history, yet
continuing to preserve it.
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| "Bonjour!", says the local fisherman. "Come in for some salted cod and fresh bread!" |
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| The main gate The guards warn that they close at 5:00. Don't miss the 4:45 cannon, the walls are 40 feet high, the only way to get out. |
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| Barracks, these soldiers must have been no taller than 5'! Fifteen men fit in here. |
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| What do you think this is? Yes. |
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| The Dauphin Gate. Very royal ready for his arrival. |
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| The villagers playing Alouettte. Looked like the 'chicken dance'. |
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| The Dauphin's game room. |
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| Convicted of stealing from her master! Her 7 children are behind her shouting, "Banish her!" Her husband is hanging out of the pub drunk. The guard feels sorry for her and lets her go. It was all pretty funny! |
I have been driving around Cape Breton
on the Cabot Trail. It is full of wonder at each curve; tundra like scapes,
striking ocean views, rolling and curving roads, all along with cyclists and
bikers! (I was glad to have Colorado driving skills.) The cliffs are
breathtakingly dramatic. I spent one night at Corney Brook camp overlooking the
ocean. We saw some pilot whales peeking out once in awhile and many dive
bombing sea bombing sea gulls. I have been hoping for a clear night for stars,
but no luck yet. The moon was stunning when it was full recently. I could have
read by it. Here are a few pictures, but really nothing does it justice.
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| Broad Cove Campground This little guy just waited for me to take his pic. He is a squirrel but hardly bigger than a chipmunk! |
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| Corney Bay Campground |
I am in the town of Cheticamp right now
taking care of some business and finding some groceries. Then I head to Prince
Edward Island. I will “fight the good fight” to get on the ferry today. I have
some stops planned for that leg of the trip and plan to spend quite a bit of
time in the National Park. I had met a couple from South Carolina in a
campground in Fundy National Park, all that time ago!! We just happened upon
each other again in the camp before the trek around the Cape. It has been fun
to touch base with someone every once in awhile. This time we planned and met
in the Cheticamp campground. Charles made a delicious lunch with fresh bay
scallops and we just sat and talked all day until the evening moved in. I will
see them again to catch up in PEI National Park. It is fun to ‘travel’ with
someone this way.
To come: pictures of Anne of Green
Gables gardens!!
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