Arrived Cape Breton

Started and ended the day with lighthouses. I so admire the volunteers at Port Bickerton  who have kept their spot going since 1997. Like trains, lighthouses have a mystical fascination for many. I love the placement  of them;  in rough waters protecting sailors through the generations. We took the less travelled roads today, definitely less travelled! Lots of trees and trees and trees. Glimpses of harbours along the way. Hit Cape Breton Island around 6 and reached Louisbourg after  a few  detours. Delicious lobster dinner and a visit to the other lighthouse which is on the site of a lighthouse built in 1734, the first one built in Canada. 

Nova Scotia Today

On another adventure to discover new lands. This time in Canada. I have always yearned to see Cape Breton Island and tomorrow will be the day. After a quick and easy Porter flight to Halifax, we are now in the small community of Port Dufferin in a charming motel overlooking Beaver Harbour. We were welcomed by a set of curious ginger cats who seemed excited to have visitors to stare at. A beautiful wooden church just up the  road looked  after lovingly  by the congregation trying to maintain it for other generations. Dinner of smoked fish from a local merchant and we are settled in to watch a hockey game  before hitting the road again.