Friday, August 8

Drive day from Louisbough to Pictou. This scenic drive took us along the east edge of Bras d'Or Lake, which is actually a sound off of the Atlantic Ocean. We left Cape Breton Island and re-entered the mainland of Nova Scotia, driving to the northern edge and the ferry dock of Pictou. This quaint village was founded by the Scottish back in the early 1700's. It was a fishing port, like all the other coastal towns we have visited. This is the ferry port to head to Prince Edward Island.

Some general information about items seen on the trip. There are many lakes, but they are called ponds. It is only called a lake if you cannot see across it or from one end to the other. French fries are a stable, as potatoes are grown by nearly everyone. Instead of catsup on them, the put gravy. This is actually quite good and very tasty.
All the liquor stores are government owned and operated. The tax on a bottle of spirits is extremely high, thus making the bottle very expensive. The roads are generally very rough, not with potholes but with dips. The road looks smooth and whammo, you hit bottom on the air bags and then remember to slow down.