Ruth, I love the picture of the lighthouse at Peggy's Cove at sunset. Wowzer!. I am looking forward to visiting there and Mahone Bay and Lunenberg on our trip next week. Thanks for sharing. Maybe we'll get lucky at Tom's Lobster Shack.
Wonderful writing Ruth and the pictures were great also. I grew up on the Canadian border south of Toronto and went to college due south of Montreal. Lots of great memories of trips north but Nova Scotia looks entirely unique.
Thanks so much, Mark! Lucky you to grow up so close to Toronto and go to college near Montreal. We've visited several Canadian provinces and loved them all, but Nova Scotia is a bit different--a bit less visited, maybe more tied to its historic roots. It's been fun.
Fascinating detail about ships being painted to match the owner's house. I love your husband's description of the colors being like jumping into a box of Trix. Your photos and descriptions are making my stomach grumble. We spent Christmas one year in Quebec City, but I have never been to Nova Scotia. Thanks for the introduction to it!
Thanks for your comments, Vicki! We also visited Quebec City, though it was summer and pretty humid. I think Christmas would be a fun time to go. I hope you get a chance to visit Nova Scotia one day. It's really a very special place.
Well, I can't append pics to commentary so you'll have the check the Notes, in which you're referenced so presumably easy to find.
You've been to Mendocino, yes? I presume so. Enough alike to New England (and a slightly less colorful Nova Scotia) as to be a stand-in for movies set in the East but filmed in the West.
Crowden, you're right that there are quite a few similarities between Mendocino and New England. In fact you may know that a house in the town (now a bed and breakfast where we stayed for a few days last year) and nearby Noyo Harbor were used as settings for the fictional town of Cabot Bay, Maine in the show, "Murder She Wrote."
Absolutely. She cycles past the Optics/Science store that our good friends own in the intro. And we've solved many a mystery there as well. My favorite was "Where's there a good pub around here?" The solution to that one was our crowning achievement!
I've only been to Toronto, which is a bit sad, really. 😂 Nova Scotia has been on my radar for a while, as has Vancouver, a continent away. Clearly, I need to do better! Lunenburg’s definitely calling my name from your post, Ruth, as is all the seafood!
Thanks, Annette! I think you'd feel right at home in Nova Scotia. The mix of histories--British, Scottish, Irish, French, indigenous--would keep you engaged, and the seafood is really first-rate.
Ruth, I love the picture of the lighthouse at Peggy's Cove at sunset. Wowzer!. I am looking forward to visiting there and Mahone Bay and Lunenberg on our trip next week. Thanks for sharing. Maybe we'll get lucky at Tom's Lobster Shack.
Thanks so much, Patricia! I think you guys would love that lobster shack! Have a terrific trip!❤️🤗
Thanks, Ethan! I'm so glad you enjoyed this snapshot from a very enjoyable trip. Hoping for further travels soon!
I love these capturing people, places & food posts -- the cover photo here is stunning!
Lovely photos, Ruth! Yarmouth is beyond charming!
Thanks so much, Sam!
Omg, Ruth, I was with a friend today on the other side of the bay in St Andrews today! I’m stalking you.
Wow, Amie! We were just told we should try to go to St. Andrews on our return journey! We're heading that way (maybe) en route back to Maine!
Lovin the details, colors, and flavors!
Thanks so much, Sally! We are too!
Wonderful writing Ruth and the pictures were great also. I grew up on the Canadian border south of Toronto and went to college due south of Montreal. Lots of great memories of trips north but Nova Scotia looks entirely unique.
Thanks so much, Mark! Lucky you to grow up so close to Toronto and go to college near Montreal. We've visited several Canadian provinces and loved them all, but Nova Scotia is a bit different--a bit less visited, maybe more tied to its historic roots. It's been fun.
Fascinating detail about ships being painted to match the owner's house. I love your husband's description of the colors being like jumping into a box of Trix. Your photos and descriptions are making my stomach grumble. We spent Christmas one year in Quebec City, but I have never been to Nova Scotia. Thanks for the introduction to it!
Thanks for your comments, Vicki! We also visited Quebec City, though it was summer and pretty humid. I think Christmas would be a fun time to go. I hope you get a chance to visit Nova Scotia one day. It's really a very special place.
What an education for me, Ruth, and so well written. Keep these coming!
Thanks so much, Donna! I will!
This was wonderful, as usual. Post it to FB so I can share it.
Thanks, Judy! I think I did, but the reception here is pretty bad, so I'm not sure! Hope all is well!❤️
Well, I can't append pics to commentary so you'll have the check the Notes, in which you're referenced so presumably easy to find.
You've been to Mendocino, yes? I presume so. Enough alike to New England (and a slightly less colorful Nova Scotia) as to be a stand-in for movies set in the East but filmed in the West.
Crowden, you're right that there are quite a few similarities between Mendocino and New England. In fact you may know that a house in the town (now a bed and breakfast where we stayed for a few days last year) and nearby Noyo Harbor were used as settings for the fictional town of Cabot Bay, Maine in the show, "Murder She Wrote."
Absolutely. She cycles past the Optics/Science store that our good friends own in the intro. And we've solved many a mystery there as well. My favorite was "Where's there a good pub around here?" The solution to that one was our crowning achievement!
OMG! I’m going to watch that intro again with new interest!
Made me hungry!
Thanks, Ellen! I think I'll have to make some of the dishes I tasted and invite you guys over (though probably not for lobster!).😉🦞
Beautiful, Ruth!
Thanks so much, Jolene!
I've only been to Toronto, which is a bit sad, really. 😂 Nova Scotia has been on my radar for a while, as has Vancouver, a continent away. Clearly, I need to do better! Lunenburg’s definitely calling my name from your post, Ruth, as is all the seafood!
Thanks, Annette! I think you'd feel right at home in Nova Scotia. The mix of histories--British, Scottish, Irish, French, indigenous--would keep you engaged, and the seafood is really first-rate.
I need to do this! Been talking about PEI for years ...
That's ANOTHER place we want to visit but won't make it this trip! The list just gets longer!