Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.
Anita Desai
For many years my mother has made frequent trips to Eastern Passage to pick up fish for her shop. The first time she took me here I instantly fell in love with it. Now, every time I am in town I jump in the car and go with her because this little village makes me feel so good. It makes me think NOVA SCOTIA!
The smell of the salt water, the fresh fish, the picturesque ocean view, the boats in the harbor, the lobster traps on the shore, the buoys on the fence. What screams Nova Scotia more than that? Now the bonus is that this area has a little board walk and some very colorful tourist shops to meander around, and the local restaurants have the best Fish and chips that I have ever had. The ladies at the information both were extremely friendly and helpful.
Today I ventured into Jo’s old Time Candy and Ice Cream Parlor. (It was the name that initially drew me in!) Unfortunately, it wasn’t open for another hour – I really wanted to try their saltwater taffy. Guess that is for the next trip down; and believe me I will be back – this little village is part of me now.
Still craving a sweet treat; we learned about the Sweet Spot Chocolate Shop in a book that we picked up at the tourist information booth. So I put the address in the GPS – it was on our way home……………Checked it out. ……………Decadent! I think this will be one of those stops that I need to make more often, if you know what I mean.