We started the day with another paddle on the water. A bit more windy but still a great way to start a day. We were packed and on the road by 11am. Just near Whycocomagh is a house with cartoon characters all over the front lawn. A bizarre sight for sure.
We made a bee line for the Canso causeway then south on highway 7 to the eastern shore of Nova Scotia. I am intrigued by the quarry operations alongside the causeway. All the material is excavated behind the mountain, lifted up and over the top by a conveyor belt and then left to drop down the cliff face to the shore and waiting boats.
We passed many inland lakes - with boats and cottages dotted along the shore. Once the road hit the coast we hugged the shore and gazed at the wonderful coastal scenery. The granite boulders and shoreline are beautiful. This drive was quiet (few tourists) but very bumpy. Sometimes the islands or view across a small inlet was shrouded in mist , other times it was clear. As we drove south, the houses became more numerous and villages got larger.
Our campground is only 20 miles from Halifax. There are only 9 water and electric sites. The sites were rather open but we could sit outside the camper enjoying the view of the bay. It was really peaceful and there were few insects. The other 80 sites were more tent orientated, in among the trees and more private. The only problem was that the campers did not respect the six person per site limit and there was a lot of overcrowding, noise and drinking. We heard music and partying into the wee hours, and were thankful that we were not too close to it all. At least tomorrow is Sunday and most will go home and leave us in peace. It is sad that people here do not respect their provincial parks and make it rather unpleasant for those of us who want to enjoy the tranquility of nature. We have a new appreciation of the wonderful state parks in the western USA.
We made a bee line for the Canso causeway then south on highway 7 to the eastern shore of Nova Scotia. I am intrigued by the quarry operations alongside the causeway. All the material is excavated behind the mountain, lifted up and over the top by a conveyor belt and then left to drop down the cliff face to the shore and waiting boats.
We passed many inland lakes - with boats and cottages dotted along the shore. Once the road hit the coast we hugged the shore and gazed at the wonderful coastal scenery. The granite boulders and shoreline are beautiful. This drive was quiet (few tourists) but very bumpy. Sometimes the islands or view across a small inlet was shrouded in mist , other times it was clear. As we drove south, the houses became more numerous and villages got larger.
Our campground is only 20 miles from Halifax. There are only 9 water and electric sites. The sites were rather open but we could sit outside the camper enjoying the view of the bay. It was really peaceful and there were few insects. The other 80 sites were more tent orientated, in among the trees and more private. The only problem was that the campers did not respect the six person per site limit and there was a lot of overcrowding, noise and drinking. We heard music and partying into the wee hours, and were thankful that we were not too close to it all. At least tomorrow is Sunday and most will go home and leave us in peace. It is sad that people here do not respect their provincial parks and make it rather unpleasant for those of us who want to enjoy the tranquility of nature. We have a new appreciation of the wonderful state parks in the western USA.
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