Five Island Park & Lighthouse, Nova scotia

During our visit to Nova Scotia we visited the Five Island Park and Lighthouse area.  The scenery was quite lovely. 

 

The Five Islands

 

Paul enjoying the view of the low tide of the Fundy Shore.

 

 

Digging in the mud for seafood

 

Five Island Park

 

 

 

 

Enjoying the view of the Five Island

 

A visit to the lighthouse

 

 

 

 

 

Annapolis Valley Exhibition 2012



During our travels to Nova Scotia last week, we attended the 86th Annapolis Valley Exhibition (13 to 18 August) in Lawrencetown.  It was our first time experiencing a "truly" local country fair and it was interesting.  It sure was a different kind of life style than we are use to - horses, cows, ox pull, tractors, veggies, crafts, etc. and of course, music.

Bridgetown Fiddler
A group of 20 musicians who have been entertaining audiences for over 25 years.  They perform at churches, community halls and fundraisers throughout the Valley.

 

 

Nothing like enjoying homemade french fries outside the cow barn!
(LtoR:) Bren, Gerry and Paul

 

A view of the Exhibition grounds

 

The tractor area

 

Lots of horses, stables, etc

 

Some of the prize winning quilts
Amazing work

 

 

 

Local crafters working on a quilt

 

My favourite was this lighthouse quilt
Each individual square was a hand-painted picture by different artists.

 

 

 

Miniature Equine Obstacle Driving

We attended concerts on Thursday and Friday evenings at the John Langley Memorial Riverside Concert Stage.  Charlie A'Court gave another outstanding performance on Thursday evening but unfortunately it poured rain so the attendance was very poor - nonetheless an encore was demanded by his fans.

Friday evening was a better evening weather wise for a concert
(LtoR:  Paul, Gerry, Bren)

Friday evening we were treated to a great concert by Honeymoon Suite, a 1980's rock band hailing from Niagara Falls, Ontario, currently touring Canada.  A great performance.

Honeymoon Suite

    

Paul and I enjoyed having the opportunity of experiencing a local country exhibition and plan to attend again in the future.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Falcourt Inn, Nova Scotia

During our recent trip to Nova Scotia, we had the pleasure of visiting the Falcourt Inn in Middleton.  We enjoyed the most wonderful meal at their Perfect Pear Restaurant and very pleasant dinner music by local artist, Frank Dobbin.  A very pleasant experience.

Veranda of Falcourt Inn

  

The Inn is located in the countryside

A view of the dining room

Spinach Salad

Poppy Seed Dressing, Sliced Pear, Golden Raisins & Almonds

Tomato, Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya

Topped with Cajun Sweet Potato Fries

Fundy Seafood Medley Pasta

Haddock, Shrimp and Mussels tossed in a White Wine Garlic Cream Sauce

 



Enjoying the music of Frank Dobbin

We hope to return to the Falcourt Inn and their Perfect Pear Restaurant on a future visit to the Fundy Shore.