July 21

We arrived at Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park in time for low tide.  

Impressive gateway
Impressive gateway
Aerial view before descending the many steps. Kismet did well keeping ahead of the many feet coming down behind her. Climbing back up was a bit tough for her but I didn’t have to carry her. We took a few breaks. Who am I kidding they were as much for me as her. 😮‍💨
Aerial view before descending the many steps. Kismet did well keeping ahead of the many feet coming down behind her. Climbing back up was a bit tough for her but I didn't  have to carry her. We took a few breaks. Who am I kidding they were as much for me as her. 😮‍💨
Just in case you may have thought I didn’t actually go all the way down
Just in case you may have thought I didn't actually go all the way down 
Marine seaweed called Rockweed that clings to the rock at low tide but floats on the surface at high tide
Marine seaweed called Rockweed  that clings to the rock at low tide but floats on the surface at high tide
Lots of motion in the ocean during the low tide
Lots of motion in the ocean during the low tide
And when the tide comes in
And when the tide comes in

After a very rainy evening and night and a quick tour of Rockwell Cape area we headed to Sussex where we would be staying at another Harvest Host. 

Albert County Museum
Albert County Museum
It is an attractive building. I didn’t take a picture of the side view. Lovely windows
It is an attractive building. I didn't take a picture of the side view. Lovely windows
Military history. A captured German gun during WWI.
Military history. A captured German gun during WWI. 

After leaving the Capes, I drove through Fundy National Park in the rain. Absolutely beautiful scenery but I was glad to move on. So many trees! 

The Host’s business
The Host's business 
Their product
Their product
Where I parked for the night. It was nice weather by late afternoon but had been quite rainy earlier. I drove around and saw some sights
Where I parked for the night. It was nice weather by late afternoon but had been quite rainy earlier. I drove around and saw some sights
A small covered bridge that can be driven across but it’s mostly historical
A small covered bridge that can be driven across but it's mostly historical
Just did a walk about as I couldn’t take Kismet in.
Just did a walk about as I couldn't take Kismet in. 
Found a delightful coffee roastery.
Found a delightful coffee roastery. 
Kismet and I sat here. And there was a turquoise chair.
Kismet and I sat here. And there was a turquoise chair. 

On Thursday morning I got my coffee at Cobbler's, though. While I was waiting, my host started asking me questions and 2 other customers joined in with advice about what to see where I was going, asking where I'd been and where from. It was great. Really the type of interaction with local people I have enjoyed all through my trip. They were all surprised I was headed to Plaster Rock. "Was I a pond hockey enthusiast" While that seemed a question from out of left field (different sport) apparently Plaster Rock hosts the largest pond hockey tournament in the world and they have the sign to prove it. But first there were some interesting sights on the way there 

I followed this van for many kilometers and hoped it would pull off for gas or something so I could take a picture of them side by side. Not sure the driver would think it much fun though.
I followed this van for many kilometers and hoped it would pull off for gas or something so I could take a picture of them side by side. Not sure the driver would think it much fun though. 
A big sign for a tiny village but it’s likely because of the military base here
A big sign for a tiny village but it's likely because of the military base here
A few business fronts
A few business fronts
Something to do with an International Sculpture Trail
Something to do with an International Sculpture Trail
Apparently this carved granite piece of spherical shapes represents friends, families and community bonds coming together. I thought maybe they were fishing buoys.
Apparently this carved granite piece of spherical shapes represents friends, families and community bonds coming together. I thought maybe they were fishing buoys.  
Another big sign
Another big sign
The pretty little marina
The pretty little marina 
Kismet almost made a friend.
Kismet almost made a friend. 
Not a great picture as I had to take it from the off ramp. Very quick!
Not a great picture as I had to take it from the off ramp. Very quick!

Home of the longest covered bridge and potato country 

Hartland covered bridge. The longest one
Hartland covered bridge. The longest one
I drove across and back. It’s a single lane.
I drove across and back. It's a single lane. 
St John River origin information
St John River origin information 
Arriving in Plaster Rock. I saw lots of potato fields along the way
Arriving in Plaster Rock. I saw lots of potato fields along the way
Blossoming
Blossoming 
Starting to blossom
Starting to blossom
My accommodation for 2 nights
My accommodation for 2 nights 
Very calming and peaceful
Very calming and peaceful 
Early morning
Early morning
We went for walks
We went for walks
And drives
And drives
Climbed hills.
Climbed hills. 
Couldn’t get a great shot of the mountain range. I might find a better spot on the way out tomorrow
Couldn't get a great shot of the mountain range. I might find a better spot on the way out tomorrow 
The Tobique River down stream from my spot
The Tobique River down stream from my spot
My spot. This evening
My spot. This evening
The kindling is a great start. Will see how it goes once the wood is on
The kindling is a great start. Will see how it goes once the wood is on

I'm sitting by the fire,  watching the river flow by as I'm writing this. And thinking about my time away, as it's end draws close. I have done much of what I set out to do and that feels good. Part of me would like it to continue but most of me is very much looking forward to returning home to family, friends and mostly to Bill and Luna❣️


There will likely just be one more post on my final night in Quebec- if I have descent cell service. Otherwise it will be after I'm home. 
Til then

K & N