Return to Nova Scotia

 We had our first wet morning today so the bus trip to the ferry and across the Bay of Fundy to Digby, was shrouded in rain and then fog. When it cleared up it turned out to be another lovely day. The ferry trip itself was quite calm which suited John who is quite prone to sea sickness.
Our first stop for the day was at the Lightfoot and Wolfville vinyards in the Annapolis Valley. Considering it was only opened in August this year, it was a very professionally presented. They had been making wine for some years but the cellar door is new.






It is quite a beautiful area and caters for indoor and outdoor seating. The fireplace, below, is stunning and when the cold weather kicks in soon, will be a real boon. They also had some novel uses for old barrels - the chair John is sitting on is made from barrel slats.

 We had some time to explore the town of Wolfville and to my surprise, look what we found...A Library Pub. How good is that?

As you would expect, the cafes here have to vie for the tourist trade with catchy signs.John loved this one.

Canadians, and especially Nova Scotians, have strong ties to France. In the 17th and 18th Centuries, French settlers (Acadians) made the Maritimes their home. They built dykes to keep the sea out and reclaimed much of the marshland. The British expelled them during the Colonial Wars, with many ending up in Louisiana, where they became known as Cajuns. There has been a revival of the Acadian identity with many returning to the area. This church was rebuilt on the site of the original Acadian settlement.  

After a day in the bus once again we took advantage of the scenic walks along the ocean front. It really is a beautiful part of the country.

Seen today:  Grid Iron Posts at a university sports oval; Acorns; A little Christmas tree growing on a breakwater of rocks; Sunshine; A shop called 'Wool 'n Tart' (yarn and fine food).

Heard today: "Are you two newly-weds?"
                      "No, we've been married for ages, we just like holding hands."
                      "Isn't that lovely".