Today’s goal was to check out Halls Harbour. In the summer this is a very picturesque busy little stop. But today not so much. All the little businesses are closed but we still had access to the harbour. It was a very cold and windy day; waters were a little rough and the waves were loud and crashing into the shoreline. Not necessarily the most relaxing sound. The wind coming off the ocean was a rude awakening to what the fisherman sometimes have to put up with. God love them for that! Definitely not something I would want to do. It is different to see the boats and all the traps on the side of the harbor. At least you know these fishermen are safe today.
We headed more inland in the search of Berwick and a bathroom. Now, for miles we felt that we were lost and the thought of turning back did come about but we kept going forward. I was ready to stop the car and go on the side of the road in a farmer’s field! (Men definitely have the advantage in this situation!) At last a gas station in the distance! Nova Scotia’s version of Corner Gas. The pumps looked all closed up but we did check it out – scary little place, Bathroom Out of Order……OH NO!!, Breathe Jo! The lovely lady behind the counter said sign was to keep the men and the workers down the road from making a mess in her bathroom! (Now the ladies have the advantage!) We were so grateful we bought two big bags of Covered Bridge chips. Felt obligated to buy something, and besides we know a few University kids who would gobble them up in a minute.
Berwick…Found It… what a cute little town! Found this adorable little shop “Market between the Mountains-General Store”. Filled with locally made products, bees wax candles and melts, woolen products, dryer balls, beach glass paintings and more!! Knowing that I am moving is great reason not to buy anything. Whew, I Showed some restraint, but Daphne on the other hand ……
Next stop North Mountain Fine Coffees – Remember support the locals. Kids are done school for the day so time to head back. A stop at Annapolis Cider company to celebrate Rebekah’s birthday together. I have to say the signature flight for $5 with the three different flavours is the way to go – “the classic” is just that, a classic! Nice and crisp. But for something different we tried the Hopped Pear all very refreshing. I mean we are in the valley – one needs to have the apple cider right!! And they have a tractor for kids big and little for photo ops. How does it get better than this?!