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| Peggy's Cove to Lunenburg |
To cut a long story short, our residence is now not a campervan but a 25' RV which would normally accommodate 4 people. It has all sorts of facilities including 2 sections which expand outwards (slides) to make the 'dinette' and bedroom areas wider when parked up. This is very luxurious for campgrounds but more of a problem for driving on narrow roads (the norm so far) and also difficult to park anywhere. It's furniture van size. Hopefully it will prove less of a challenge once we get more used to it - or the roads and car parks get bigger! The hiring company regarded this very much as an upgrade for us but there are downsides, like its size and increased petrol consumption and the bigger campsite pitches it needs too! On the plus side it has a permanently set up bed, a full size shower and toilet and a large fridge/freezer. No telly though as that was stolen from the hiring company's yard!
I have conquered the web album picture problem today atleast. Just click on the photo above and it should take you straight to the web album for your slide show.
We are following the 'Light house' route along the 'South Shore' at present. The roads are not really any better than we were expecting from our W Canada trip 2 years ago. Our first campground was just north of Peggy's Cove at Indian Harbour. A superb ocean-side setting.
This morning we 'did' Peggy's Cove and its famous light house which is set on granite rocks. It was spectacular though quite busy with lots of people all taking photos of the most photographed lighthouse in Canada.
This afternoon we booked into the campground at Lunenburg's Visitor Centre. Ocean views on both sides today!
Lunenburg is a UNESCO world heritage site because it has a very well preserved towncentre of lots of 18th and 19th century wooden buildings. Very picturesque and colourful with a particularly active waterfront. The original settlement was of local aboriginal people and early french settlers but they wouldn't swear an oath of allegiance to the British and were 'replaced' by protestants, mostly german speaking people. The town was named for George II who was also duke of Braunsweig and Lunenburg in Germany.
We had a good look round the town and came back to the campground via a walking trail through the woods. For most of the way it was lined with lupins and daisies.
Lovely looking vehiclePam, real luxury. I've sent you an e-mail with one you might like to consider for your next trip. Or if you ever do win the lottery.
ReplyDeleteFrom your photos it is quite remiscent of the coast of Norway, around the Lofoten Islands. very picturesque isn't it and well kept?
I've just confirmed with K that there was a very good history prog, presented by Dan Snow about Halifax a few months back. I think that it was commemorating General Wolfe (he of Westerham)and we saw lots of the re-enactment groups and locations that you have been to.
It looks as though you are having good weather (better than home). Hope that you're snug in your home, happy driving.