Peggy's Cove and Lunenberg

Beautiful Peggy's Cove pretty much charmed our socks off.  We had lucky timing, arriving well ahead of the tourist buses and as a result, enjoyed a leisurely stroll through the tiny shops leading up to the lighthouse.   The sun appeared as if by magic, warming the lighthouse and adding sapphire hues to the Atlantic.  The history here is palpable and evident in the faces of third and fourth generation locals, all friendly and inviting.  We stuck to the lighthouse route and pulled over frequently for photo ops.

We picnic'd close to Mahone Bay and made our way to colorful Lunenburg.  Time stopped as we wandered the streets, spoke to the locals and then finally stopped for an ice-cold Schooner beer and a bowl of chowder so full of cod, haddock and scallops that there was little room for anything else.

Eight hours of exploring and driving through this beautiful area seemed to pass in the blink of an eye.  Now we're too tired to bother with dinner - it's nearly 8 pm EST and so our wine is going to be accompanied by what's left of the leftover chicken and some really great chocolate chip cookies.  I LOVE being on vacation!

Tomorrow?   Pretty sure we're off to Dartmouth.  The Lonely Planet has given us advice too serious to ignore:  Chocolate croissants at Two if By Sea, probaby the best in Canada.  Pretty much a no-brainer where our first stop will be.  Stay tuned.