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By Cielle
December 17th 2007

Turtles, Oak Trees and Christmas

North America » Canada » Nova Scotia » Kejimkujik National Park

The Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute

G'day Firstly, Merry Christmas to everyone and all the best for 2008. Thank you to all those that have housed, fed and entertained me during 2007 - you guys are awesome Especially to Elisa and her family, who have been kind enough to adopt me this Christmas and to the Ruske family and to Chris and Pam back in Masterton for putting up with me for a couple of months. The past few weeks have been spent at the Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute (http://www.merseytobeatic.ca/), just outside Kejimkujik National Park. I have been helping out with the radio tracking of ju [View Full Entry]

By Cielle
November 25th 2007

I´ve been to Sydney and back

North America » Canada » Nova Scotia » Cape Breton » North Sydney

Halloween

Hello Everyone Just thought I would let you all know, that I am in fact still alive. I haven't succumbed to hypothermia just as yet - this might have something to do with the multiple layers I have on (right now I am wearing 2 poly pro tops, a t-shirt, my ice breaker, a down jacket, long johns, trousers, my red possum socks and hat, and gloves. And this is only November). It was beautiful and sunny outside though - it's just a pity about the -5 degree side of things. I've had to consult my diary to figure out what [View Full Entry]

By paavo33
October 25th 2007

Nova Scotia

North America » Canada » Nova Scotia

Coast near Halifax

In June of 2003 my friend Li and i went to present at a conference in Halifax. We were lucky enough to have a few extra days to explore the province and in particular Cape Breton Island. Nova Scotia is really a hidden gem as far as travel destinations go. Halifax Halifax is a wonderful city to explore. There is history, a great harbor, parks, and university area. Dalhousie University is worth a look. I would recommend taking some time to simply roam the downtown area on foot. Check out the Bluenose schooner if it is docked in the harbor. And [View Full Entry]

By Winni
October 24th 2007

Beautiful Nova Scotia

North America » Canada » Nova Scotia » Annapolis Valley

A beautiful sun rise

Just driving by and found this. [View Full Entry]

By Mike and Charlotte
October 22nd 2007

A Hustle in Halifax

North America » Canada » Nova Scotia » Halifax

The Citadel

Unfortunately for me, my layover in Halifax was short. Mostly - just enough time to sleep, grab a coffee and get back to work. I was looking forward to flying to Halifax so I could meet up with my friends Jacqui and Brent who got married in July. As I had my drills that day for work, we weren't able to make it over. My flight landed just after 11pm and estimated time of arrival was 11:40pm at the hotel. This meant a quick run upstairs, off with the uniform and into more normal attire. Unfortunately, Jacqui texted to say that [View Full Entry]

Looking down the wall on Barrington Street

By desktraveler
October 4th 2007

Hiking the Highlands

North America » Canada » Nova Scotia » Cape Breton » Cabot Trail

The is a certain amount of excitement as you approach a "treasured" location that you've heard so much about and have been wanting to see for yourself. Perhaps this is why the drive up to Ingonish seemed a bit long. Or perhaps it was the roundabout route that the highway takes, first heading north and then coming back south down the inlet to the inland sea before crossing over at a narrow point. Joining the circular Cabot Trail at this point, the road north is less of a highway and more of a two-lane twisting scenic route. This suited us just [View Full Entry]

By Coconuts
August 31st 2007

Parkers Cove, Nova Scotia

North America » Canada » Nova Scotia » Annapolis Valley

Parkers Cove at Sunset
View from our campsite

After picking up Dan at the Halifax airport in mid-August, we all traveled in the bus to Parkers Cove, a tiny fishing village on the Bay of Fundy. The Bay, located between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, has enormous tidal swings, up to 54 feet at its head. Our campground was right on the water and within walking distance of a little seafood market that cooked up several lobsters for the three of us. We went on a whale-watching excursion and spied mother and baby humpback whales, one of whom breached--to the delight of everyone on the boat. Mid-afternoon the skies [View Full Entry]

By 2
August 27th 2007

Without Wheels in Halifax

North America » Canada » Nova Scotia » Halifax

Homeless Hobo
It has finally come to this - homeless, without wheels and all my worldly possessions in 3 garbage bags

August 27 - Dartmouth/Halifax - I still have to meet up with my sisters who have planned a cycling trip through Prince Edward Island. Unfortunately, they have already left by car from Montreal which means I can't contact them to let them know I no longer have my bike. Thankfully Wade (who I met in Washington) has taken pity on me and bestowed on me maritime hospitality including: ferrying me to the bike shop, giving me a place to stay and stocking the fridge full with beer. :-) Aside fom drinking all of Wade's beer, I managed to rent a car [View Full Entry]

By 2
August 25th 2007

Doh!

North America » Canada » Nova Scotia » Liscomb

Tired Wheel
Looks bad, but wheels aren't very strong when hit sideways

25Aug07 - Liscomb - Let me start by stating that I'm alright and I was not injured at all despite what you might think by looking at the pictures. Today I started out from Sydney where I stayed the extra night to avoid a large rain storm. I'm on my way to Wade's place (a friend of Lisa's) in Dartmouth to hangout for a couple of days before traveling to meet up with my sisters in PEI. The first sign of trouble was when the video camera mount broke while I was riding. I managed to catch the camera before it [View Full Entry]

By 2
August 23rd 2007

Cape Breton

North America » Canada » Nova Scotia » Cape Breton

Cabot Trail

22Aug07 - Wentworth - Pushed to get to Cape Breton Island before the storm systems arrive by the weekend. I rode as far as I could till dark and arrived in Pugwash only to find out their were no accommodations available. :-( I reluctantly rode after dark to Wentworth. 23Aug07 - Sydney - Left Wentworth and was disappointed to discovered had I ridden the extra 25km from Pugwash to Tatamagouche I could have stayed in a cool converted railway station and rail cars. Rode the beautiful coast line of the Cape Breton Island. I had a tense couple of hours of [View Full Entry]

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