Halifax

 This was the most interesting clock we've ever seen. It's movement is generated by the flow of fluid through numerous pipes of varying diameters. You read the hours from the height of the fluid on the left and the minutes on the right. It is called the Clepsydra Water Clock and is at the Abbotsford airport. We had a 4 am check-in so it was something to entertain us while we waited for our flight.

This is Halifax, a combination of old and new. For example, St Paul's Anglican church was built in 1750 - wooden and still standing, plus construction cranes on the skyline. These colourful shop-fronts are typical of the older buildings.

Interesting sculptures along the waterfront. These 3 lamp poles depict the 3 levels of drunkenness - we are next to 'drunk and fallen over' pole with the one behind us supposedly looking on with concern. The one at the back is only half tanked! It's quite a long, interesting stroll along the harbour boardwalk, passing many historical sites.

 Lucky enough to catch a ship as it sailed past the lighthouse on the island across the bay.

The public gardens are across the road from our hotel and as Canada is celebrating 150 years as a nation this year, some of the displays are really amazing.


Seen today: Nova Scotia Crystal glass blowing at their workshop; Elevator button to the  'Lobby'.