Sparky's Epic Adventure Across North America (Wolfville & Scot's Cove Nova Scotia)

June 22nd: We usually travel from one community to another, so when we are stationary for a few days, I try to take it easy and do more walking than driving. However, my co-pilot had a different plan. He kept bugging me to go exploring. I think I have created a travel monster! He loves going for car rides, anywhere! I checked my map and found Scot's Bay and Cape Split, just a short distance from Wolfville. Okay, that's the plan then.

The drive took only about an hour, enough to satisfy my travel buddy. There is a park at the end of the road and a hike to Cape Split, but I nixed that. The temperature was rising, and Sparky doesn't do well with long hikes. He was born with a heart defect, and his vets, past and present, all say to not push him into long, hot walks. His pet stroller takes up half of my trunk space, but pushing it through a rustic pathway didn't appeal to me, so we headed back to our condo unit in Wolfville.

Later in the evening, just a few short steps from my condo unit, several musicians were providing a free concert of Maritime songs. They played until sunset. It was a pleasant way to end our three-day stay in Wolfville, Nova Scotia.

Chairs overlooking Scot's Bay Nova Scotia

Remains of the wharf at Scot's Bay 

Overlooking Scot's Bay, Nova Scotia

Bought myself pewter shells made in Nova Scotia

Herbin's Jewelry Store

Acadia, old-timey theatre, Wolfville, NS

Sparky's Epic Adventure Across North America (Wolfville Nova Scotia)

 June 21st - Summer Solstice! 

The sun is shining, and the weather is perfect! What a great start to summer.

Our unit is in the middle near the stairway

Yesterday, when I checked into the Micro Boutique Living condo-hotel in Wolfville, I had a few concerns about the noise level in the building, mostly the noise from the suite above ours. By five in the afternoon, the racket had dropped to a reasonable level, plus I had managed a two-hour nap, which helped calm the headache that had plagued me yesterday. Despite my misgivings, I had a great sleep and felt almost human the next morning. 

I spent the day taking it easy, walking Sparky, and exploring our cute neighbourhood. And yes, I could live in Wolfville! It is another charming university town, similar to the one in Berea, Kentucky, which I visited in May. 

"Founded in 1838, Acadia University is one of the oldest and most respected liberal arts universities in Canada. Acadia is an integral part of the quintessential college town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia, and overlooks the Annapolis Valley and the Bay of Fundy."

Main Street Wolfville 

Main Street Wolfville

Sunrise of Summer Soltice

The Church Brewing Company

Celebrating Summer Solstice

Sparky and I celebrated the beginning of summer by going to church yesterday for a late lunch; at The Church Brewing Company, across the street from our condo-hotel. 

And yes, I bought the glass. I rarely buy souvenirs, but I enjoyed the experience and wanted something to remind me of the day. The arrival of summer was something that Lawrie and I enjoyed celebrating, so besides remembering Wolfville and The Church Brewing Company, I am also remembering my honey, whom I miss every single day.

The Sparkinator and I have one more day in Wolfville, then we head to Ingomar on the south shore of Nova Scotia.

Cheers, Lynda and The Fuzz-butt

Sparky's Epic Adventure Across North America (Annapolis Royal Nova Scotia)

June 20th: A clean-up and moving day. Before leaving Digby, Nova Scotia, Sparky and I had a bit of a cleanup. The first stop was the laundromat, just a block from our motel. Then, a quick stop at a self-serve car wash while my clothes were in the washing machine. Back to the laundromat to move the washing into the dryer, and then a dash to the Pet Valu to give the Fuzz-butt his bi-weekly bath. Fortunately for me, Sparky loves getting bathed. He climbs into the tub as soon as I take his leash off, and snuggles up to the sprayer when I turn it on. He's a weird little dog!

Fort Anne, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia

Then we headed north, taking the secondary roads towards the pretty community of Annapolis Royal. It's another charming Maritime community that, as soon as I saw it, I said to Sparky, "I could live here!"

Here's a bit of history about Annapolis Royal copied from the internet: "French colonists first began to cultivate Annapolis Royal Historic District, then known as Port-Royal, in 1605, but in 1613 the colony was seized by the British. In 1632, Acadia was restored to France by treaty, after which the site was fortified and became the principal settlement of Acadian colonists. In 1643, a four-bastioned earthwork was constructed at Fort Anne, and by 1650, the beginnings of a town site existed. St. George Street, a main road of the district, was well developed by 1686. Acadia was ceded to Britain in 1713, and Port Royal was renamed Annapolis Royal. It served as the centre of military and administrative operations for the new British colony of Nova Scotia until 1749, when Halifax became the provincial capital. By virtue of its waterfront location, Annapolis Royal was well-established in shipbuilding, brick manufacturing, and lumber milling, which expanded and diversified the local economy."

By the time I had driven to Kentville, I had a raging headache and decided to take the faster road to Wolfville. About 14 kilometers! As I said, I had a raging headache and didn't realize that we were that close to our destination.

I used our secret door code to enter our studio suite at the Micro Boutique Living on Main Street. It's a quite new, tiny one-bed unit that works just fine for the Fuzz-butt and me. We are close to a park with walking pathways, several restaurants, and a cool craft brewery across the street, The Church Brewing Company. 

German bakery Annapolis Royal

Dog-friendly Annapolis Royal NS

At Annapolis Royal

Red Onion Annapolis Royal

George Street Annapolis Royal

I still have a headache, but it's not quite as bad as yesterday. Hopefully, I will be able to shake it off with more sleep and eating better. Too many scallops and fries in the last three days!

Cheers, 

Lynda and Sir Fuzz-butt  (aka The Sparkinator)