December 6th, 1917 " The windows in our house shook"- John A. MacKay. That house was my father's childhood home on the shoreline of the Bras d'Or lake in the village of West Bay, on Cape Breton island, in the province of Nova Scotia. Almost 300 km away from where the blast occurred. I'm not... Continue Reading →
I was recently in New York city. I took a sightseeing tour that included a cruise of the New York harbour. I was sitting near a lady from New Jersey and she told me even though she lived nearby, she had never taken a harbour tour. I replied, "I have lived in eastern Canada most... Continue Reading →
When I arrived at the Lunenburg RV and campground around noon on July 21st, it was just starting to the rain. Not ideal but not concerning. To ensure I remained a happy camper and my bed stayed dry, I threw a tarp over the cap on the truck bed, and tied it down securely. It... Continue Reading →
80 Montague Street, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia,B0J 2C0 The rain keeps coming down and my usual way of exploring a place is being hindered by the inclement weather. Luckily, I got to go into the Ironworks distillery and the Knut-Rhuland Museum. Yes, everyone still loves to get mail and I write out a few postcards then... Continue Reading →
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada One street up from the Ironworks distillery, and a 300-meter dash down the length of Pelham street in the pouring rain, I land at the doorway of the only period home open to the public in Lunenburg: the Knut-Rhuland House, circa 1793. Swiping the soles of my shoes thoroughly at the... Continue Reading →
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