Today was our big drive around the Cabot Trail, approximately 9 hours including stops for morning tea, lunch and one or two (!!!!!!) photos. The trail is 298 km and it took us from sheltered inlets to wild and windy coastline.
We passed through the Cape Breton Highlands National Park, up and down steep roads, some of which were being repaired and most of which were in need of repair. I think the icy winters here must do a lot of damage to the roads.
We saw signs indicating that there are moose about but unfortunately the signs were as close as we got.
There were some beautiful autumn colours but we think we were a little too early for the deep reds we had hoped for. In some places there has been damage from Hurricane Dorian, which not only blew trees and branches down, but also dropped salty water onto them, shrivelling leaves and turning them brown.
When we finally arrived back in Baddeck around 5.30 we were surprised to see a cruise ship in port and even more surprised that it was a Hurtigruten ship. No sooner had we arrived than it departed, as we must do tomorrow.
Finally found your site. Had to put in the abroad bit in again so am up to date again. Looking good. Love the videos Rutts esp driving along. Weather looks nice and some autumn colors. Looking good girls.
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ReplyDeleteSome beautiful photos Heather; the first one is glorious (and reminds me somewhat of parts of Scotland). And I loved your red squirrel in yesterday's post.
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