Tiny Bubble Tour - Day 5 Fog’n Hot

We finally got some relief from the heat leaving Digby at 8:30am...not because it was early though...it was Foggy...

We headed along the Digby Neck for a wild “no can see” ride until we reached the ferry for Long Island.  As we waited for the ferry to come in we did a check to make sure everyone was still on board to go, seeing as we couldn’t see!  As Jerry said “if we don’t go we can’t say we’ve been” so aboard the first ferry we went.  A short ride across Long Island to the next ferry and we all agreed it was getting brighter (not sure if that was real or imagined).  As we landed on Brier Island you could see the marks on the wharf that told the story of the tides....we were coming in at low tide so it was a steep climb up from the ferry, but you could also see the water mark of the high tide.  We rode to the tip of Brier Island where we could view (or at least listen to when we first arrived) all the birds on Peter’s Island just a short distance away.  

Before fog lifted.

After the fog lifted.

 As the fog lifted, we could see the lighthouse and eventually we could see the island and watch the tide coming in.  This may seem like watching paint dry to some but it is actually quite amazing how quick the tide in the Bay of Fundy rises and falls.  As we saw when we got off the ferry, the difference between low tide and high tides usually average around 30 feet depending on where you are and what time of year/month.

 We stayed here for a bit talking to some local folks, one who was checking on a report of hearing a beached whale.  It was a quiet spot and easily enjoyed. Everyone was feeling a little hungry as breakfast was small and very early.  We stopped at a small cafe on our way off the island  and enjoyed a light lunch on the dock overlooking the the harbour.  Being by the water never gets old for me, I just simply love the calming sounds and the fresh breezy air. 

We headed to the ferry that takes us back to Long Island and we quickly noticed two things...well maybe three would be more accurate.  The tide was coming, which was marked by the steepness of the decent onto the ferry (less than earlier) and how close to the top of the wharf it was.  The second thing we noticed was that the fog had already lifted and it was a beautiful sunny day......and the third thing was that it was a beautiful sunny day!......hot and humid!

Now the two things we have been struggling with on this part of the tour is the heat and humidity (that is one) and the lack of directional signage in this area....judging by some of the traffic we were not alone in our struggle to locate signage.  When it was present, it was usually hidden behind an abundance of trees that had not been “managed” in  years,  other times there were just none to be found.  At some point during the afternoon ride, we just totally abandoned the biway ride and headed for the highway .  Our only relief from the heat would be to get to our destination.

Even as we reached our destination and started stripping off our gear, the breeze off the Bay quickly cooled us even though the day was still warm.  But it was the warmth of our host that really made the trip worth it.  Our stay for the night was in a beautiful part of the Wolfville area know as Grand Pre or North Grand Pre to be exact. We were not far from the downtown area of Wolfville full of restaurants (really great ones) and shops and yet none of us had any desire to go anywhere....I think we would have chosen no food over going somewhere to eat.  Our host recommended a restaurant in town and called to see if they could deliver.  When they indicated they were too busy, he offered to drive in and pick up our order....that’s the kind of East Coast hospitality we have become known for.  We take these things for granted sometimes or think nothing of it when we have the opportunity to extend it, but this at the very core of who we are and it is nice to be reminded of this in such a truly honest way.  

If you are ever in the Wolfville area I would highly recommend the Beach Breeze as a place to stay.  The accommodations are quaint and simple, very well kept and super clean but it is location that is simply beautiful.  Here you can watch the sun rise and set, the tide rise and fall, and most of all you have the most perfect host...thank you Don for making the rest of our day like the beginning of our day...simply amazing.

Sunrise

Sunset