THE FRONT FELL OFF!

As things go, I figure I've done pretty well on this trip facing my fears and then going for it.  Not only have I crossed several enormous international bridges, I did the 13k trip across the Confed to PEI.  During the time away, we have now crossed 6 bodies of water by ferry and that again was a challenge to be faced and conquered.  Yesterday on our way whale watching we had to cross this little channel - a trip of about 5 minutes. Remember it was a foggy morning and as luck would have it, I was first in line. And when we were loaded the guy who was directing us kept waving me forward, forward, forward.  As my front wheels crossed the hinge between the boat and the front ramp (which was up) all I could think of is "What if the front fell off?" For those who haven't it, this little video is the inspiration for that question.

http://www.break.com/index/the-front-fell-off.html

This morning, we drove from Annapolis Royal  along the Evangeline Trail.  We stopped and had a lovely lunch at Wolfeville.  As we drove through the town we came across the Blomidin Inn, a lovely old hotel and restaurant.  It was once co-owned by a cousin of mine and we had to stop in and take a peek.  What a grand old lady she is!  The gardens are a feast for the eyes with masses of old shrub roses and splashing fountains.  It was a hot afternoon and the little seating areas among the trees looked very inviting.  We had a good look around the gift shop and found some unique and fanciful items on sale.  Much more of a boutique than the typical tourist and souvenir shops we've come across.  Wolfeville is one of those picture postcard Victorian towns with gingerbread and turrets and stained glass and wonderful cool porches and massive gardens and every house a unique colour combination such as grey with navy trim or burgundy with cream trim.  Breathtaking!!!

After a long drive we are now back at Truro in the same little campground where I spent 5 weeks last summer.  I have a bit more genealogy work to do tomorrow and then we're heading on to New Brunswick.  So far we've had an amazing trip with incredible high points, but as in all good things, it's time to start thinking of turning west.

Having Ann along to share this adventure - whale watching, Ann of Green Gables, a ride in the Lexus convertible, a million photographs, almost as many tombstones - has been such a treat!  This has been such a special time for us and we will have lots to look back on and laugh about for years to come.  Ann's husband, Clark, has been our big supporter in this trek.  Everyday, he wants to hear what we've been up to and where we've gone.  He really doesn't know what a gift he's given us both.

To be continued.........