New Flower (November 3, 2023) – Dark Blue Delphiniums
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Are You Ready for Hallowe’en?
…certainly people in my neighbourhood are
As much as I’d like to have more decorations for Hallowe’en, I was shocked at how much money people are paying for their spooky lawn decor. I thought I could find some items on sale yesterday but there was either nothing to choose from or everything was still regular price. Many of the decorations, especially the large ones, were well into the hundreds of dollars. Maybe I’ll check out the stores after the 31st and see if there are any deals to be had for next year.
Weekly Prompts Weekend Challenge – Found
…thanks to Sue W and GC for hosting Weekly Prompts https://weeklyprompts.com/2023/10/21/weekly-prompts-weekend-challenge-found/
Sue wrote a very interesting article on her blog that she found in the Guardian. It’s well worth a read. My contribution is literally things that I found on my recent trip to the East Coast.
Road Trip – Days 8 and 9
…day 8 was Winnie’s birthday
After a full day, celebrating Winnie’s birthday (breakfast at Steve’s Diner, a trip to the Green Pig and a party with a piñata, sushi for dinner and birthday cupcakes) we packed our bags and bid farewell to Moncton and New Brunswick.
Our next destination was Halifax, Nova Scotia. In comparison to Moncton, Halifax had a much bigger city feel and was very hilly. Our hotel was right downtown near the water’s edge but navigating the hills and the construction aggravated the sciatic that I developed that morning when packing and moving my luggage.
I knew that I needed Naproxen but I only had Tylenol with me. Unfortunately the drug store right by the hotel was closed on the weekend so I made due with what I had. Not wanting to miss out on exploring the area close to the hotel I ventured out with Kevin. We headed over to Durty Nellie’s for an early dinner and to catch the World Rugby match between Ireland and New Zealand.
The food and drink were very good, the game was exciting but heartbreaking ( Ireland lost by one point) and the company was excellent.
I thought that the Guinness might have helped ease the pain in my back and legs but it became very evident on the walk back to the hotel that my condition was worsening.
In that short walk to and from the hotel I did manage to capture some of the interesting architecture.
Day10….relief (continued)
New Flower (October 17, 2023) – Pink Mums
A Fun Day at the Green Pig
…it is much more than a corn maze
Last year in September, The Green Pig Country Market in Salisbury, NB, burned down. Earlier this year the owners started to rebuild and when we arrived last week they had a great selection of pumpkins and a variety of squash.
After Winnie’s special birthday breakfast we drove to The Green Pig. I thought we were just going to a corn maze but it turned out to be much more. Apart from the market and the corn maze they had a great play area for kids of all ages.
A fun Day was had by all the rain held off till we got back into the car.
Day 7 – A Day of Rest
….after 6 days of driving we decided to take it easy and explore Moncton and shop for birthday presents
We also decided to forgo the hotel breakfast and drove to a bakery that Gaelan introduced me to on my first visit to Moncton. At Copain we ordered coffee and some of the best croissants we’ve ever had.
Then we drove to Michael’s and bought two frames for art that we had gifted to Gaelan and Winnie and some art supplies for Winnie’s birthday.
After shopping I dropped Kevin back at the hotel and I went to Gaelan’s house to do some laundry. When Winnie came home from school we drove to Bulk Barn and picked up some candy and a piñata for her birthday.
That evening Kevin and I had a date night and went into downtown Moncton for a great meal. We went to the Tide and Boar where we shared a plate or Smokey wings. They were so delicious and so big that I had second thoughts about what I wanted for my main course. Our waitress suggested that we share the plate of seafood pasta, a T&B salad and the dessert. It was perfect.
The restaurant is actually a brew pub and the dessert we had was a deconstructed ‘beeramisu’. The topping was made with a reduced stout. Surprisingly delicious!
Day 6 – Fundy Trail Parkway
…another beautiful day….perfect for a drive
We left in the morning and headed for St. Martin. Once we got off the highway the drive was very hilly and curvy. We stopped at a roadside snack-bar and enjoyed a light lunch.
Once re-energized we continued our drive to the Fundy Trail. Along the way we drove through a covered bridge.
When we got to the entrance of the Fundy Trail Parkway we paid a fee to drive on the parkway but it was well worth the money. There are dozens of lookout points and numerous walking trails. You could spend an entire day there. The vistas are breathtaking.
There are also several waterfalls but we chose to only check out one because it was the most accessible (unless you wanted to get closer…..the stairway was very steep).
Close to the end of our drive on the parkway we stopped at the Interpretation Centre and I took advantage of the End of Season sale and bought myself a cosy fleece jacket. Also the tide was going out so I walked along the seabed and collected some dried seaweed.
Road Trip – Day 5 continued
….a walk along the sand dune in Bouctouche
Bouctouche Dunes is a 12 km sand dune that extends out into the ocean and surrounds Bouctouche Bay. From the Eco Centre there is a 2k boardwalk. On the way back we walked along the beach.
Road Trip – Days 5
….driving through Shediac, Cormierville and Bouctouche
It was another beautiful day for a road trip.
On our way to Bouctouche we stopped by a roadside shop that specialized in antiques and wood carvings. The owner lovingly explained how all the objects that we were looking at were carved from one block of wood by her very talented husband who had passed six years ago.
Charles Bernard had a very colourful history and apparently learned how to carve wood when he was serving time in the penitentiary. He lived in Bouctouche with his wife for 15 years where they ran the wood carving shop and antiques store.
The shop is located right on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean.
….to be cont
