Cross-Canadian Summer Vacation (Halifax and Peggy's Cove, NS) Day 1 2006

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My Grand Tour of Canada has begun! Or my Cross-Canadian Caper has begun, I don't know what to call it yet. My goal is t go from Halifax to Victoria all across the vast expanse of Canada. Part of the way my best Canadian Friend Ever Horty will join me. The rest of the way I will be by myself. I start off in Halifax after flying the night before.

I've also received a huge monstrosity of a car to drive since it was the only one available. Poor me. Wish me luck!

Started the morning off at Peggy's Cove and it is already one of my favorite places on Earth! The weather started off very murky and Morrissey-ish but then got all bright and sunny by noon. Its a great place to visit and the boulders look awesome!

I also fell on my ass pretty hard so before of treacherous moss covered rocks!

Afterwards I headed back to Halifax for a day of sightseeing and strolling. Took the ferry across to Dartmouth just to watch the sunset and enjoyed life a little. Its a great start to the trip so far. Tomorrow I meet Horty. It will be great to see him!

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Photos

Peggy's Cove
One of my favorite places on Earth.

Peggy's Cove Rocks
The cliffs are made of grey granite.

Atlantic Ocean
The unrelenting Atlantic Ocean in the background. My Cross-Canadian Trip official starts here.

Tourists
Tourists sightseeing at peggy's Cove.

The Lighthouse.
There's a post-office inside.

Mounties!!!!!
I want to wear the uniform.

The Cliffs.
Looking out to the cliffs and ocean.

The Coast
The Atlantic Ocean meets Nova Scotia.

The Lighthouse Again
Quite possibly my favorite lighthouse in the world.

Fishing Boats
I fell on my ass after I slipped on the rocks. The rocks are treacherous.

Old Town Clock
Built in 1803. Located at the base of the Citadel.

Halifax Public Gardens
Trees line the walking paths at the gardens.

Halifax Public Gardens
Gazeebo

Halifax Public Gardens
Tranquil pond at the gardens.

The Citadel
Unfortunatly the Citadel was closed by the time I go there.

Keep Off!
Apparently the kids don't listen. I wouldn't either.

Sunshine
Watching the sun set while crossing to dartmouth by ferry.

Halifax
Sunset in Halfiax from the ferry.