Wine tasting and Harbourville

Rode back down to the Annapolis Valley. checked out 2 more wineries. On our way, saw a Tidal Bore coming up a tributary. Very little water coming down the river, but the Bore did show it's face. Cool.

Little wave pushing water upstream is a Tidal Bore

Which ones do I pick?

Annapolis Valley and Bay of Fundy

Magic Wine Bus takes people to numerous wineries

Then rode to Split Cape where there is a spit of land that separates the Minas Basin of the Bay of Fundy with the large part of the Bay of Fundy.

Minas Basin from the Annapolis Escarpment

Annapolis Valley

Derelict peer on the Bay of Fundy

A private pirate's cove

Scot's beach on the large end of the Bay of Fundy

Rode down the south to Harbourville. Cute little harbour. The pics say it all...

Tidal Bore

Basically, took a day off sight seeing. Laundry and drank a few beer in the shade.

After dinner, ventured to South Maitland Tidal View area and waited for the Tidal Bore to arrive. Talked to many other people doing the same thing. Due to the low river flows at this time of year, the Tidal Bore was anti-climactic.

Shubenacadie River at low tide

Old railroad pilings that are worn from the sand erosion

Another worn piling

Wolfville, top of Annapolis Valley

Ventured past Windsor into the Annapolis Valley staying off the main highway.  Quickly we came upon winery signage and had already decided to check out this wine region. Boy, were we surprised with the wine. Both wineries the we attended had excellent wines. Was suggested to go into Wolfville as a cider company had set up shop. Excellent cider also. Between the bottles of wine and cider, our emptied box was full again. While tasting cider, clouds were starting to let of of their load...

Can't float this boat!

Minas Basin, water going down..

Organic winery with exquisite bubbly!

Winery with a view

Nice presentation, great wine!

Decided to head back to camp with the clouds threatening. They didn't threaten for long! Within 10 minutes, a wall of water was in front of us and we had nowhere for shelter. People were pulling to the side of the road. We carried on at 60 kph with flashers going until an overpass, which we stopped under. Suited up and by this time the rain was backing off. Totally soaked, continued on with the rain gear holding in the moisture of our wet clothing. Soon enough the pavement was dry again, as we went through the storm cell So we unsuited on the side of the road and carried on. A half hour down the road, our clothing had been blown dry. By camp, rain was a distant memory. Can't wait to head further into the Annapolis Valley.

Minas Basin, Bay of Fundy

The Bay of Fundy has a very shallow end called the Minas Basin. Obviously twice a day the tides move in and out. The amount of water that flows in and out is more than the amount of water that flows into the oceans from all the rivers of the world in the same amount of time. The Minas Basin being shallow sees huge water flow which moves huge amounts of silt and debris, therefore the water is rich red with all of the red clay that makes up the area. With the largest tides in the world, The Bay of Fundy is truly amazing and its going to take some time to explore it more completely.

Note the calving of the bank

on the right, this island was part of the mainland until 1913 

The land bridge has been washed away since 1913

Tide is almost out

another tributary at near low tide

Had dinner and visit with Peter and Clara, who we met in Drumheller near the beginning of our trip. They are from Comox.  They made us a tasty scallop dinner acquired from Digby. Thank you! This will be our last passing on this trip.  See you on the other side...

Peggy's Cove

Hooked up with the GWRRA for a group ride to Peggy's Cove. Misty/foggy to start but cleared as we headed south.  Lead by Steve, kept us off the highway for the most part.  About 1.5 hr ride to Peggy's Cove. Unfortunately by the time we arrived it was foggy... But the water was quite calm. LOTS of other tourists. Like ants going to and from the anthill. Spent about an hour walking around, got a few pics and then rode to Shaw's Landing, West Dover for lunch. Best fish and chips on our trip, maybe ever.

Start of day pre-ride meeting

Lighthouse, fog and people

Had to get this pic because Danny's brother Dean is a bagpipe musician

Yours truly

Shaw's Landing, West Dover

 Shaw's Landing

The group

Got back to the campsite, Peter and Clara drove up. Had arranged to meet up with them again.  Polished off the rest of the Crown Royal while we exchanged stories.

Into Nova Scotia

After 8 days on Prince Edward Island, we say our goodbyes. Has been great visiting Uncle Gary and Aunt Judy. Had a wonderful time riding with the Langford group and we are off to explore more of Canada. Arrived in Truro NS to the Scotia Pines Campground after driving through rain coming off the island. The rest of the day rain threatened but was able to change oil on the bike and give it a good checkover before sprinkling started. Caught up on some news.

Kyle chilling at camp

Danny's Day #2

Big Day for Danny. Met his sister Mary and brother Dean for breakfast then headed west up the island to where his family lived. He took us to the North Cape which is the northern most tip of the island with a 300 degree view of water. Lots of wind crossing this tip of land, they built a wind farm there with an interpretation centre. Very cool. At the tip of the north cape is the longest rock reef in North America extending out about 2 kilometres. Hazardous to boats as you can walk out on it for over a kilometre at low tide. Lots of birds and wildlife.

Danny in blue at the end, sister Mary to the right.

Danny, brother Dean to left

Stats, Apparently there are larger wind turbine now...

Some perspective of how big these wind turbines are.

Notice the shoal with birds on it. The reef extends 2 more kilometres

Notice the tiny inukshuks people have made

Rode down to West Point to Danny's family's stomping grounds on the beach of Northumberland Strait. Danny's father built a subdivision and he still has lots there. Met more friends, then down the road to where they buried his father. Little surreal, as graveyards tend to be. Then to the West Point lighthouse where Danny's Great Great Grandfather was the lighthouse keeper. Many areas and things named after his family. Down to O'Leary for fries with the works, PEI's version of poutine. Has hamburger, peas and gravy on top.... Simply Yummy!

West Point lighthouse, Danny's Great Great Grandfather was keeper of.

Fries with the works! Hmmm, 3 2 1, gone

Danny's brother Dean joined us for dinner. After dinner, went back to the motel and said our goodbyes. Its been Julie and my pleasure to meet up with Randy, Vivian and Danny again. Meeting brother Gord from South Carolina was wonderful. Meeting brother Jerry and wife Lisa was also great and looking forward to another visit in Saint John's, once we arrive in Newfoundland. They have all been a pleasure to ride with. Very good riders that ride well together. Made us feel very welcome to be part of their group. Many thanks. Until we meet again...