Two Sore Backs

We enjoy hanging out with our curling friends on this trip. Final stop in NS is a visit with Karen and Richard.

We meet Frankie the minute we enter their home (circa 1850s). We establish a good rapport. (Frankie is blind in one eye so can be a bit put off with strangers who don’t appreciate her standing in the household.)

Karen and Richard have been coming to Cottage Cove part time for more than 20 years. We see them during the winter, they’re our curling opposition in the TESAC league. Over a few post game beverages we’ve learned more about their spring and summer passions here in NS.

Richard’s passion is maple syrup, watching footage of the wildlife on the property and building wood piles from the downed trees. Karen is a retired science teacher and delights in everything their property offers. Their 30+ acres has an ocean view, creeks on either side as well as a beautiful, diverse woods in back. Late edit – they harvest wild blueberries and Richard makes wonderful blueberry pancakes and muffins!!!

Richard tours us around the property.

There is a great sense of community here. Karen and Richard volunteer at the community breakfasts, the lighthouse society and more. (Check out the next blog post.)

We have a great visit! Thanks Karen and Richard.

Wolfville

We use the fast charger at Acadia University on three different occasions. We stop for dinner, a walk down Main Street to the cheese shop and check out the Saturday morning farmers market. We’ll definitely come back another time.

Grand Pre

In an earlier post we mention about the Evangeline trail (Yarmouth to Digby). The trail ends at Grand Pre. Grand Pre NHS is also an UNESCO heritage site, preserving Acadian culture and a landscape having outstanding universal value.

It is a beautiful morning and a stunning view.

The Acadians come to Acadie (New France) around 1630. The expulsion of the Acadians by the English begins in 1755 (the Grand Derangement). The history through the eyes of the Acadians is explained in a short film. Clearly the English do not trust either the Acadians or the Mi’kmaq.

The Acadians transform the area around Grand Pre – reclaiming land using dykes and drainage networks. They implement a community based management system. The English destroy the buildings after expelling the people.

Today Grand Pre is symbolized in Evangeline. She represents the resiliency of the Acadians.