Lighthouse Point, Louisburg, Nova Scotia

While we were visiting Louisburg National Historic Site in Nova Scotia, we discovered Lighthouse Point in the town of Louisburg.  This area is wide open to the ocean and has a very nice walking trail.  The morning we were there the fog was rolling in, and out, and in, so we had the pleasure of hearing the "fog horn" wailing!

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

The Lighthouse Point walking trail follows along the ocean, with awesome views.  

 

 

 

We took the time to enjoy all that was offered.

 

 

There was a bucket of walking sticks located at the beginning of the trail, which you could "borrow" to use on your walk.

 

 

 

 

 

If you are a nature lover, this is a wonderful place to experience.

 

 

We plan to return one day...

 

 

 

 

 



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

 

 

 

 

 

Cape St. Mary's, Nova Scotia

Cape St. Mary's, along the French Shore of Nova Scotia, is another area that we visited during our travels last week, as well as Mavillette Beach.  A grey foggy day, at times, which only added to its beauty.

My cousin Brenda and I on Mavillette Beach

  

The dunes near the beach

 

The fog made the area quite interesting

 

Mavillette Beach

 

Cape St. Mary's area, near the lighthouse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cape St. Mary's lighthouse

 

 

 

 

Shorebird

 

 

 

When I see these old houses, I wonder what is their story

 

 

 

 

Paul and I enjoyed exploring the French Shore with Bren and Gerry.  We will go back again as there is so much more to see.  A wonderful day.

 

 

 

 

 

 



Morris Island Shelling Trip

This week Paul and I took a shelling day trip with the local shelling club, of which we are members during our time in Surfside Beach.

We took our boat from Shems Creek to Morris island, near Charleston Harbour. As we left Shems Creek we could see all the shrimp fishing boats.

We travelled again this year with Captain Chris. It was a rather small open boat with 12 anxious shellers aboard.

It was an uneventful ride of about 20 minutes to Morris island. The morning was a little overcast but turned into a beautiful sunny day.

Irm and I strolled along the beach looking for treasures. Large trees, at some time, had washed up on the beach. They were like amazing pieces of artwork.

It was a beautiful day to stroll all this beach.

Here we are, Irm and I, two happy shellers with all our treasures. I found several Tun Shells which were considered a good find by the experienced shellers. I will post a photo in a later blog.

Well, Paul was the envy of the shelling trip after finding this extremely large shark tooth. He has just started to collect sharks teeth and to find this one certainly made his day worthwhile. He found several others but this one was worthy of a photo!

There were lots of starfish on the beach as well as other shells.

After a good day of shelling, it is always nice to take a rest near the dunes and enjoy a picnic lunch. Irm shared her delicious cookies with me.


From Morris Island we were able to enjoy several nice views:

- Sullivans Island Lighthouse, (Charleston)

- Fort Sumter, Charleston (landmark of the start of the American Civil War)

- Charleston Bridge, SC

All the shellers waiting for Captain Chris and his boat to return to Morris Island to pick us up. Karen, the organiser of our trips, had quite a successful day by the look of her wagon.

I must admit that I am not the bravest when it comes to travel on the water. So after being on loppy water in the small boat with 12 other people for 30 minutes, I was happy to get my feet on land again.

It was a great day with nice people and we are planning our next trip soon.