July 20

Monday morning and time to load everything back in Fern. But we did linger til about 11. Our destination is Spencer's Island near Advocate Harbour. If we had a boat it would have taken about 30 minutes but it's a 3 hour drive. The first drive of that length since we arrived the previous Tuesday. But with a couple of quick stops and not driving on any major highways for long, it was quite enjoyable. Until you pass Parrsboro and you hit the "up and down" road. Then you wonder whether you will ever get there. 

This was the first stop. Just 20 km down the road.
This was the first stop. Just 20 km down the road. 
Walton historical lighthouse.
Walton historical lighthouse. 
Arrived at Spencer’s Island after travelling the steep hills and hairpin turns. I am visiting a friend from Warkworth, Kathleen. Kathleen told me that her son used to call this drive the ”up and down” road when he was young
Arrived at Spencer's Island after travelling the steep hills and hairpin turns. I am visiting a friend from Warkworth, Kathleen. Kathleen told me that her son used to call this drive the "up and down" road when he was young 

As I drive into the village I started to look at house numbers and realized that I was getting close but suddenly there was this woman madly waving her arms at me from her lawn to my right. It was Kathleen and I was driving past her lane way. Apparently it happens often. 

A lovely home
A lovely home
Advocate Bay walking the beach as the tide is coming in
Advocate Bay walking the beach as the tide is coming in

Cape D'or was named by Samuel de Champlain when he mistook the native copper deposits in the cliffs for gold 

Cape D’or lighthouse and cabins. There was a restaurant in that cabin in the recent past and years ago there were 2 cabins that were rented out to vacationers. An older gentleman was standing with us looking down there and he said to me ”can you believe that 82 years ago I was conceived in one of those cabins? My parents honeymooned here.” I was lost for words but mumbled something.
Cape D'or lighthouse and cabins. There was a restaurant in that cabin in the recent past and years ago there were 2 cabins that were rented out to vacationers. An older gentleman was standing with us looking down there and he said to me "can you believe that 82 years ago I was conceived in one of those cabins?  My parents honeymooned here." I was lost for words but mumbled something. 
The rip tides are known as the Dorey Rips and are extremely dangerous
The rip tides are known as the Dorey Rips and are extremely dangerous
Dory Rips
Dory Rips
Spencer Beach. Very calm and peaceful after Cape D’or
Spencer Beach. Very calm and peaceful after Cape D'or 
Lots of driftwood washed up
Lots of driftwood washed up
Back at Kathleen’s appreciating her view from the porch. We then ate the wonderful dinner that Kathleen had prepared.
Back at Kathleen's appreciating her view from the porch. We then ate the wonderful dinner that Kathleen had prepared. 
Early morning quiet time on the porch and then Kismet and I headed off to New Brunswick
Early morning quiet time on the porch and then Kismet and I headed off to New Brunswick 

Goodbye Nova Scotia - for now

K & N