Farewell to Nova Scotia

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In a few days I will leave winter and fly to Peru and summer. I have not been to South America and I'm looking forward to seeing the stars in the southern hemisphere. Today I played tourist in my home area and tried to capture winter in Nova Scotia. Within a week I should be at an Internet cafe uploading photos of Peru. I might even complain of the heat as my body gets over the shock of leaving frigid winter temperatures for double digit summer heat.

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Photos

Eagles in flight
My neighbour took this picture of the eagles in the valley. Farmers feed them during winter months.

Eagles and food
Chicken farmers throw out tidbits to the flocks of eagles.

Frozen pond
When the ice is eight inches thick it is safe for skating, hockey, hikes with dogs. This is 'Frog Pond' near Dingle park.

Pond Hockey
This is iconic Canadian culture.

Driving into the City
Roads are clear as I head into Halifax

Look Off
Pointing away from the Halifax harbour

Rocks
I come here in the summer to watch the cruise ships go by.

Icey Trees
Each branch is covered with ice. When the sun shines the woods shimmer.

Icicles
Nature created icicles that rival Christmas ornaments.

Decorations
The icicles hang perfectly at the ends of the branches.

Fishing village
Near the Look Off there is a small fishing village.

Point Pleasant Park
Couples, kids and dogs enjoy the single digit frigid temperatures. When there is no wind, -6 feels warm on a sunny day.

Beach at Point Pleasant Park
Seagulls and ducks are the only swimmers at this time of the year.

Halifax city
On top of Citadel Hill, overlooking the downtown core. Do NOT park here at 12 noon. Twenty feet from this spot, the fortress shoots off a VERY loud cannon every day at this time.

Metro Centre
Hockey games and rock concerts play here.

Bridges
View from Citadel Hill, looking towards the bridges.

Comments

[lynne isenor]

Have GPS will travel!
don't forget your GPS...do you need help with maps and loading etc? When are you leaving...Peru...I am so jealous...Macchu Pichu is on my bucket list...take lots of pics