Weather 70's, cool at night
The topography changes when you enter Cape Breton Island, the Welcome Centre tells us that it is similar to the Highlands in Scotland; we will have to get over to see our in-laws and then we would know if it is true.
The land has rocky shorelines, rolling farmland, with valleys and many lakes, rivers and streams. Lots of green and trees and apparently moose are seen often; but we didn't see any!
A good part of the island has all its road signs in two languages; Gaelic and English now that is a different bilingualism than we are used to! There is also a Gaelic College the only one in North America. They teach the Gaelic language, kilt making, weaving, step dancing, music, bag piping and so forth. It's kind of cool that they are maintaining their heritage from when the land was settled by the Scottish in the late 1700's.
We were constantly thinking of our son-in-law Kevin and his Mom and Dad knowing they feel right at home here.
Rug hooking is also a popular old craft here, some of the rugs go for thousands of dollars. One small rug of 2' x 3' from an artisan could take them 2 or 3 months to complete. Instead I bought a little kit to make a hot pad :)
The other thing out in the East Coast is that you seldom see regular grocery store chains except in the big cities. You have to watch for markets or Co-ops. Most little towns still have bakeries too which smell so wonderful when you drive past you just have to stop.
Can't say we have noticed many butcher shops but there fish markets in every village and cove and harbour. We went into one the other day when they were closing and the fellow had 2 whole lobsters that he cooked and did not sell so he made us a deal to for $20, the two weighed in at close to 3 lbs total. Boy were they good!!! One went on the BBQ that night to warm up and dip in butter and the other one made a Lobster sandwich the next day - to bad Billy doesn't like lobster:)
This week our home campground will be near Baddeck at the Cabot Trail Campground.
The entrance was on a gravel road and through a bush but once inside it was a nice quiet spot to stay.
The topography changes when you enter Cape Breton Island, the Welcome Centre tells us that it is similar to the Highlands in Scotland; we will have to get over to see our in-laws and then we would know if it is true.
The land has rocky shorelines, rolling farmland, with valleys and many lakes, rivers and streams. Lots of green and trees and apparently moose are seen often; but we didn't see any!
Rug hooking is also a popular old craft here, some of the rugs go for thousands of dollars. One small rug of 2' x 3' from an artisan could take them 2 or 3 months to complete. Instead I bought a little kit to make a hot pad :)
The other thing out in the East Coast is that you seldom see regular grocery store chains except in the big cities. You have to watch for markets or Co-ops. Most little towns still have bakeries too which smell so wonderful when you drive past you just have to stop.
The entrance was on a gravel road and through a bush but once inside it was a nice quiet spot to stay.
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