After a reasonably good night’s sleep we started for Truro, Nova Scotia. It was the coolest morning so far at about 5 degrees celsius and there was some fog as we started our highway drive eastward. It was not too heavy and it became patchy but it presented an eerie glow as we drove into the sun. And then it was gone. The sky was generally overcast with sunny breaks throughout the day.
It was pretty much a scenic drive through the hilly countryside. The trees have not yet begun to show much of their autumn colours but there is just a hit that the change is not far away. This was the shortest leg of the trip so far and we arrived in Truro at 3 PM Atlantic Time.
After we were checked into the motel we decided to take a little side trip so we started toward Portapique along the north side of Cobequid Bay which is an extension of the Bay of Fundy. It was nearly high tide so the marshes were very wet. We will not get to see it at low tide this time but we will see the bay of Fundy twice as we are in port at St John, New Brunswick and possibly a full tidal cycle.
Our side trip took us along a one and a half lane gravel road Along the shore of Cobequid Bay. We saw numerous homes, some of which looked like all season homes while others suggested cottage life.
So now, after dinner, we are relaxing in preparation for a very short day tomorrow. This may allow for some scenic side trips or detours. Check out today’ pictures in the “East Coast Road Trip 2024 · Maritime Cruise 2024” item in the Photo Gallery menu.
Pat Conroy
Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey.
