Halifax, NS

Today was probably the most outstanding tour yet. I went through a complete card of photos on my camera and ran out of battery at the end. The weather sucked! It was raining hard most of the time, harder some of the time and very hard occasionally. Even when it didn’t rain (rarely), it was misting. We had a brand new bus and a great guide, complete in his kilt. As we started out, the weather broke for a while and we headed for the local cemetery, Fairview Lawn, the resting site of over 100 victims of the Titanic sinking on April 15, 1912. The grave markers are lined out to resemble the bow of a ship. It was really sobering to hear the full story of the recovery from the guide.

Gavesites resembling the bow of a ship

Titanic graves

We them moved to the Citadel, the fort overlooking Halifax Harbor. It was built to protect the area from an invasion by the Colonies (the United States) which never came. Most of the costumed employees were university students who were moonlighting.

Citadel entrance

Citadel officer

Citadel "wife"

Citadel soldiers on a break

Citadel piper

After visiting the Citadel, we drove to Peggy’s Cove for lunch and I found a goldmine of pictures. The place was SPECTACULAR! I was in total pig heaven! Everywhere I turned was an absolutely phenomenal picture, each better than the last. I’m just going to post a few of the best and let you judge for yourselves.

Peggy's Cove lighthouse

Peggy's Cove shoreline

more shoreline

Peggy's Cove harbor

Peggy's Cove harbor

Peggy's Cove harbor

Peggy's Cove harbor

Fish house over the water (in the rain)

Harbor scene

another harbor scene

18# bug (No, I didn't buy it!)

Tomorrow is a free day and we are planning to head for the piers at the harbor for some up close and personal sightseeing but I just had to get these pictures off for y’all to see.