Eerie, PA

We are currently taking a morning break at a Starbucks (where else?) in Eerie, PA.

Late yesterday afternoon Paula (Margaret) and I visited with my dad (Dusty) in Buffalo, NY.
It was a short but good visit.

I think that we might be back in Brevard, NC sometime this week and I will be closing this chapter of my blogg until our next travel adventures. However I plan on posting an occasional kayak, fishing or hiking adventure.

Bangor, Maine

After traveling 11 hours from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia we arrived in Bangor, ME.

This is the first leg of our trip to Buffalo, NY where we will be visiting "Dusty" my dad.

Fortress of Louisbourg, Cape Breton Island, NS

Instead of repeating the Cabot Trail today I decided that we would visit the Fortress of Louisbourg.

It is the largest reconstructed 18th-century French fortified town in North America. The original fortress, constructed mainly between 1720 and 1740, was one of the most extensive (and expensive) European fortifications constructed.

Because of its size and how it was laid out, photographing the grounds and buildings that make up this fortress was easy.

Our plans have changed a bit and instead of going onto Deep River, Ontario (as we originally planned) we will be traveling to Buffalo, NY to visit with my dad.

Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Island, NS

We started out from our campground this morning a little after 8 AM to travel the Cabot Trail here on Cape Breton Island. The weather was extremely overcast and I was not sure it would be a good photo day. However, we did get a few descent photos and I thought Paula's (Margaret) shots were the best.

It is truly a beautiful drive winding along the Cape Breton shoreline and through the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. There are many spots to pull off to enjoy the views and to gain access to the many hiking trails.

Tomorrow we will be taking a second look at the western side of the Cabot Trail.

Cape Breton Island, NS

We are on Cape Breton Island and have been enjoying the day visiting the village of Baddeck.

Baddeck is the beginning and end of the famous Cabot Trail, a world famous scenic drive noted for its spectacular vistas of rolling terrain and seascapes. It also has the summer home of Alexander Graham Bell which overlooks the Baddeck Bay.

For some history about Baddeck see the following website:
http://baddeck.com/history_L.html

Tomorrow we will be traveling up the west side of Cape Breton Island.

Halifax II, NS

It was a relaxing day today and the weather was mostly sunny with just a few clouds in the distance.

Tomorrow we will be traveling to Cape Breton, NS and will be staying for about 3 days before traveling to the province of Ontario.

For some info about Cape Breton see the following website:
http://capebretonisland.com/

Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia

Peggy's Cove is in the South Shore region of Nova Scotia and considered to be one of the most
visited and photographed small fishing villages in all of Canada.

While we were visiting Peggy's Cove one of the locals had told us that a cruise ship
had come into Halifax, NS and several tour buses would be coming to the cove. It was like ants
when they came. The lighthouse was covered with folks and it was impossible to get a good photograph.

Tomorrow we will probably just take a break and stay close to the RV.