Novia Scotia

As most of you know, we had aimed for Nova Scotia since we started this trip in early June. On Thursday, August 24 we crossed into the province. Named for New Scotland, it has Scottish, English and French roots. The Acadians we know from Cajun country are the “kicked out” French descendents. Not all of them left, accounting for the French areas throughout the Maritime Provinces.

The "wee lassie" in the photo was waiting for us at the border. She blew a mean pipe!

Most of the driving has been rolling hills, with not that much up and down. The coast also has many coves and harbors, so there are ample fishing fleets and hence, seafood. Mussels, lobsters, clams, oysters and salmon are all available at the local grocery store and at the restaurants. We are sampling all of them.