Driving Miss Donna

Friday, November 1, 2024

East Coast Part 1 Nova Scotia

This trip was supposed to happen a few years ago, before that awful event COVID hit the world!

So finally the time has come. This was definitely a bucket list trip for us, and a unique travel time without our RV.

We were gone for 20 days and visited Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.

On our arrival we were disappointed to hear that our rental car was not ready, but the company offered us one ready on the lot. Of course this is already sounding bad, but no - we moved form a Nissan Versa to a Chrysler Pacifica! We travelled over 8,000 km and I cannot imagine doing that in a Versa!

Now the second thing. We knew full well we would have a rough first day as we arrived at 7 am and wouldn't be able to check in until after noon. BUT - I called the hotel and our room was ready!

Such a great start as neither of us slept much on the red eye!

I am not even sure what to tell you about this trip - the sites were beautiful and the landscape amazing. We spent every day driving somewhere new, mostly exploring back roads the less easy way to get somewhere.

I have included the iconic Peggy's Cover Lighthouse but there were so many more we saw over the two weeks, none as popular but many far more beautiful. Sentinels of the sea and most from days gone by.

We spent lots of time seeking out crab rolls and seafood, but we also tried to find some more "regular" meals. Like a mom and pop diner we found with the best dinner ever, and our Thanksgiving supper at a local bar.

We stayed in grand hotel rooms (thanks Marriot points), a couple of Air BnBs, and some not so wonderful places. LOL

It was an experience we will always treasure and in my opinion best remembered through phots. So here you are! These photos are by day. If you want an explanation please reach out, otherwise, Enjoy!