I’m taking a break from my travelogue for awhile for the subject of storytelling. Some time ago, I had the pleasure of hearing Dan Yashinsky tell stories at the Second Story Barn in Baden, Ontario. I enjoyed his stories so … Continue reading →
The red sand at Cavendish beach shifted under our feet on that hot summer day. Many people had come to enjoy the water. Youth played volleyball on a makeshift court in the sand. The place was busy. We weren’t planning … Continue reading →
Being a fan of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s writing, and especially Anne of Green Gables, we couldn’t do the Island trip without stopping at Green Gables in Cavendish. My husband and I had been to the site once before, but my … Continue reading →
Here’s a few more photos from our tour of the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton. Black Brook Beach I found out how cold that Atlantic water is when I walked along the water’s edge. Green Cove Green Cove, rocks and … Continue reading →
Just some photos of a pretty place with sparkling water under the summer sun and boats sitting by the dock in the protected harbour.
Continue reading →Just before we entered the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, we stopped in Pleasant Bay for a break. We’d been on the road awhile and the driver needed a rest. The wind blew over that place, ruffling our hair, as … Continue reading →
Along the Cabot Trail not far from Chéticamp is a sign titled Joe’s Scarecrows. The scarecrows represent both famous and not-so-famous people from many stations in life. Unfortunately, the scarecrows have been vandalized from time to time, and now the … Continue reading →
If you’re travelling in Cape Breton, consider the Silver Dart Lodge in Baddeck. The rooms are clean and comfortable, some recently renovated. The dining room offers an excellent view of the lake, the waiters were friendly and the food was … Continue reading →
When my husband and I vacationed in Nova Scotia recently, we visited The Ark in Bridgewater, where I was guest storyteller. The Ark is a workshop for people with physical and intellectual handicaps, where volunteers from the community organization work … Continue reading →
We drove a curvy dirt road off the main Cabot Trail to find these falls. Quiet back there, only the sound of the water rushing down and the birds. It felt like a piece of unspoiled Eden, so that even … Continue reading →
