Having spent the night in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, we drove to the National Park on the north shore of the island. There we enjoyed a pleasant walk along its broad, sandy beach (photo) until it was time to catch a ferry to Nova Scotia.
That ride, across the calm Gulf of St. Lawrence, was just as relaxing. Gulls and cormorants were abundant on the open water, joined by a fair number of northern gannets. We also saw a dozen or so harbor seals as we approached the dock.
A two-hour drive through forested hills brought us to a small coastal town in Cape Breton, which will serve as home base for the next two days. Over the next week, we hope to explore most of Nova Scotia. Details to follow.
