Annapolis Royal

Our journey to this little town in Nova Scotia was relatively uneventful.  We took a 45 mile ferry ride across Fundy Bay that lasted 3 hours.  We experienced heavy fog for most of the trip so we joined 3 lecture groups that addressed the geology of the bay, whale watching, and early natives and explorers.  While whales frequent the bay none made their appearance for us. 

As we approached our landing spot in Digby the fog cleared allowing us to see the coastline.  From that spot our cycling climbs looked relatively easy.  However, as we drove to Annapolis Royal the mountains got higher and steeper.  So, tomorrow’s “easy” ride may be more vigorous than we initially thought. 

The town is mostly old homes that have been either converted to bed and breakfasts or restaurants.  We are staying in a B&B place called King George Inn.  The house dates back to 1868 when a sea captain named Barteaux emigrated from France. Like most homes in town it has been restored and caters to a booming tourist business.  For dinner we walked to another old home and ate local sea scallops fresh from the bay.  Afterward we walked the town looking for a public phone to replace our cell phones that do not work here.  Surprising for a tourist town, all of the commercial shops were closed.  We did get a glimpse at Fort Anne, a French era structure that has been restored.  Tomorrow we hope to explore it more toughly.

Photos are mostly of our B&B - not many picture opportunities today

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