Cape Split & Hall's Harbour

After an uneventful flight we made it to our motel in Bedford, just 15 miles from Halifax, around midnight. After a good night sleep off we went for some coffee and breakfast. But first we had to get us some "local money". Our first impression? Friendly people with a real smile on their faces, some nice small talk like...where from, where to go, do's and don'ts ....Oooookay. Next door to Cora's Breakfast & Lunch we went. My food was meant for a whole lot of people. Just wanted some sunny side ups with potatoes and some fruit. What can I say; we spend a wee bit more time on our breakfast than we usually do. But hey, that is what vacation time is for, right!

Our day to day trips

Roughly 100 miles (160 km) to our first Destination: Cape Split, where the Bay of Fundy funnels into the Minas Basin.

Here, during the middle period of an incoming tide a deep resonating roar can be heard as the massive flow of water passes through the 5 km (3 mi) wide channel along the north coast of Cape Split. The incoming current will often exceed 15 km/hr. The 14 billion tonnes (14 cubic kilometers) of water flowing in is so great in this channel at the peak incoming & outgoing times that the flow equals the combined flow of all the streams and rivers on Earth! Think about that. 3 hours later the flow in peaks and then begins its return voyage from the Minas Basin to the Bay of Fundy and on to the Atlantic Ocean. Mother Nature is awesome!

With our first lobster meal in mind we were heading off west to Hall's Harbor. In the gift shop one can pick the desired lobster, order your coffee/tea/pie. Pick your seat and you will be served. Again, people are just so friendly, we were actually wondering.

In the adjourned pottery barn I got my customary gift.

The sun was shinning and is was really nice despite the cold wind. Due to the off-season the inside-restaurant was closed. But by not being fair weather tourist we sat outside anyways. This small fishing village is one of the most photographed.

The first day with almost high tide

Next day we came back to see the low tide

The average high tide here is between 30" - 35". The highest tide is somewhat around 40-45' (I believe). Go on the web and google Hall's Harbor. You will find some great time elapsed videos showing the changes between the tides.  Pretty impressive if you ask me. 

When we had planed our trip most B&B's very booked, so we had to book what we could get in advance. So we had to back track our way to Grand Pre, some 25 miles east, to our B&B. On our way to Cape Split we made a detour through Grand Pre. We blinked and almost missed our B&B for tonight. Oh, I forgot to mention that we only had coffee and pie and no lobster in Hall's Harbor. We really did not want to go out and eat, so we have made a pit stop in Wolfsville where we bought groceries and wine. Price are higher regarding fresh fruits and veggies. No (descent) bottle of wine under $15. To send off our few postcard we had to go to another store to buy stamps. I was waiting outside, I mean, how long can it take, right. After an eternity he comes out smiling all over his face like a kid that has made his/her first poop: You will not believe what he told me; .the lady was talking and talking to me and then she gave me an extra stamp...for free.... Now it was getting scary. A stamp for free? These people are just TO friendly.  Anyway. Arriving at Evangeline Inn which we had all for ourselves, we "dinned" on the front porch. Fresh bread, cold cuts, cheese, tomatoes and wine. All your heart desires and always the best way to let the day roll back and think; man do we have it good! 

Ta-ta