9/17/23.
Another day passes as we get ready to start riding again tomorrow (Monday). The storm moved out last night with some wind this morning. The clouds moved out and the sun came out by afternoon and the wind decreased. It was beautiful by 4pm… a little chill in the air but the air was crisp snd clear. Leaf matter plastered on the ground but Digby missed the brunt of it. We shall see how it looks as we head east closer to the Bay of Fundy shoreline over the next few days.
and out of Digby
Not too busy it seems. Everyone’s relieved.
We didn’t really have much to do today. Finished up the Cabot Trail route plans and accommodations. Took a walk back out to the wharf to look at the scallop (scawl-up) boats. Checkout a video of scallop fishing… it’s very interesting. Hard work for sure. They drag the ocean floor to scoop them up. Haul they onboard and sort them on the deck. Then they are hand shucked and the shells thrown overboard while they are out at sea.
Plus it has an enormous deck.
They get the scallops out of the Bay of Fundy and Annapolis Basin. They get lobsters on the west side of Nova Scotia at Yalmouth. It’s across from Maine. I also think they get lobster along the Atlantic side by Halifax and the Bay of Fundy. We haven’t really seen all the lobster boats yet. Apparently whale watching is a big tourist draw at Yalmouth and Cape Breton in the summer and early fall.
Odds and ends… things I saw today
if he ever feels so inclined ( hahaha)!
Can’t wait to get back on route tomorrow and see the Nova Scotia Annapolis Basin. 42 miles is the plan with an interesting community called Bear River along the way. We’ve had a great stay in Digby… our Bed and Breakfast was quite comfortable, great owner and really good breakfasts! Memorable place for our first hurricane ever!
cinnicrew 
Always wanted to ride out a hurricane! Came close a couple of times. Extreme weather is so amazing!!
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