Harvest Moon Trail and Ryetsn’s Marsh

​Chris dropped me off at the Upper Clements Picnic Park for my morning walk yesterday. It’s just a little farther than my usual but totally worth it. 

Mavilette Sunset

​Mavilette looking towards Cape Saint May’s.  

More French Shore: Cabane d’Horizon

We have decided to try and embrace the European concept of the mini break. Where you take a couple of days away from your every day to experience a different community. Usually, it’s within a short train ride (If you’re in Europe) or drive. We always enjoy our visits to the French shore, which I believe is more properly called the Acadian Shore. It’s where some Nova Scotian’s of French extraction ended up after the Grande d’erengemont - the expulsion of the Arcadians by the English in the 1700s.

One of the famous restaurants down On the French Shore- Chez Robichaud- has put up a couple cabins to take advantage of their stunning setting looking out over the Bay of Saint Mary’s.

We arrive at sunset. Chris made a lovely fire with wood we brought specifically for that purpose - I love a bonfire.

this morning Scapa and I checked out a little bit of the beach. Overnight it was very stormy and windy. There’s lots of seaweed and things that have washed up.

French Shore

We went to Yarmouth for a health checkup and took the opportunity to travel back along the French Shore. A lovely part of the world. Major’s Point:

Mavilette Beach

Always beautiful and a favourite for the whole family.

Drop Apples are the Best

Scape and I walked in the blustery rain along the old rail trail which has numerous wild apple trees. We both enjoyed ourselves.

Annapolis Gardening

Happy cat

Autumn Splendid

Baby pumpkin and the last dahlias.

Autumnal Historic Gardens

We visited the historic gardens yesterday and there were still roses in bloom.

Some lovely specimens, with that classic rose scent.

The Acadian cottage was looking lovely as well as the many trees.

We were in late, so caught the best light.

Halloween is coming and the gardens decorated the entry garden.

Flower Farm PEI

A visit to an organic flower farm.

Annapolis Royal Winter Farmer's Market Haul

So great to see all the vendors and friends out at St. LUKE'S HALL in Annapolis Royal today...

Butterfly and Fox

I cannot believe that I saw a butterfly today, October 11!

it’s probably the truest testament to climate change that I have seen.

And on my walk, this fox curled up and made itself comfortable within 3 m of the stairs that everybody uses to get between downtown and the airport. Its tiny fur perfectly matches the colour of the autumn leaves and foliage it was snuggled into.

Last of Autumn in Yukon

We have had a glorious fall. Long, sunny and warm. As the song says; ‘ The good days are all gone, I’m bound for moving on’.

Last evening we caught the last light on the hidden lakes. This morning I awoke to slushy snow.

KVR Little Tunnel

it was all uphill from where we started just at the border of Naramata. Happily, the E bikes gave us a gentle boost, and we made rapid progress through the 20 K to the Glen Fir parking lot. Another cyclist, who obviously loves the route advised us not to go on further because the conditions of the trail deteriorated rapidly. We took his advice. And we’re so glad we did.

The lake that gives the area its beautiful climate Of cool breezes.

Naramata Bench Wineries

We rented e-bikes and did a great cycle on the KVR, then hit three vineyards for tasting.

Nichol had their mascot cat on display. Max was strutting his stuff and showing off for us.

Then we hit Daydreamer vineyard. Where the sheep came to greet us, no photos! They were baby doll southdown rams, one grey, the other white.

Next we hit the booster to take us back up the precipitous hill, along the KVR and a brief stint on the busy highway to Laughing Stock I did almost get hit by a mini van and broke a nail downshifting - but the tasting experience kinda made up for it.