NOVA SCOTIA: PEGGY'S COVE & DIGBY

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May 31st 2010

Published: June 13th 2010

May 29-31, 2010 Peggy’s Cove Light House and Digby, NS After leaving the Cabot Trail I headed down to Halifax via Coastal Highway 316. The route took me through quaint Atlantic Ocean seaside fishing villages that probably don’t get many tourists. The skills of fishing have been handed down from generation to generation. It’s kind of like our family farms in the Midwest…trying to carv... Read Full Entry

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Rob Keller

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Do you have your "bucket list"? Life is too short to not have one and it is never to late to start. Welcome to my "bucket list" of "adventure" motorcycle rides from Alaska to Bear Tooth Pass to the North Shore of Lake Superior to Nova Scotia an many more locations. I'm Rob Keller from Bismarck, ND and I retired in 2008 from the North Dakota National Guard after 26 years. Motorcycling has been my favorite hobby and through my travel blog I want you to come along and enjoy the ride. Believe in your dreams and make them happen... The following quote from Antoine Predock best explains ... full info

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Julian Fesser from Germany

Julian has been traveling throughout Canada since Jan 2010 and will go home to Germany December 2010. He has been staying at the Backpacker's Inn and helping around the grounds as a landscaper.

Royal Fundy Seafood

This is probably one of the best restaurants in Digby. I had scallops, lobster and halibut that all were from the local catch. It was DELICIOUS! Thanks Donna and Genevieve for your hospitality.

Fishing Boats anchored at Digby Harbor

You will see fishing boats like this all over the Maritimes.

Fishing boats in Digby Harbor

As you can see, this was a beautiful sunny day so I tok advantage and snapped lots of photos. Probably had only 3 days like this.

Getting ready to board the Princess of Acadia

Princes of Acadia coming into Digby Ferry Terminal

It cost me $50 for my bike and $40 for myself to cross the Bay of Fundy.

Three hours of sailing

What a day this was with lots of sunshine and no wind. It made the crossing very easy. I have heard that when it is very windy, passengers come off the ferry very, very sick. I can relate.

Princess of Acadia

This is a view as we leave Digby. As you can see, there were lifeboats all around the vessel. Good to know.

Princess of Acadia

The ferry saved my around 10 hours and 400 miles of time by crossing versus driving. Time and money very well spent.

Princess of Acadia

We are in the middle of the Bay of Fundy where the tide can fluctuate 60 feet.

Princess of Acadia

View from the stern where I spent most of my time. Didn't realize how the sun affected my head as I came off the boat with a sunburned head. Paid for that one for several days, especially with a helmet.

Sail into the sunset

What a view from the deck of the Princess of Acadia.

13th June 2010

peggy
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Peggy's Cove
Awesome pictures, Rob. Enjoyed the history of the Peggy's Cove. Thanks. Glad your are home safe and sound. Just in time for a short 1500 mile jaunt!

25th September 2010

Saskia
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Thanks Rob!
Finally had some time to look up and read some of the blogs more extensively. Thanks for the compliment Rob, hope to meet again someday!

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