July was all about Honey

Clem and Paul spent a big part of July extracting honey, bottling and labelling. About 40lbs from 2 of the 5 hives = 65 jars 250ml each. If you haven't already, check the venture out on facebook - Little Yard Honey.

Day 6 - Bay of Fundy

We crossed the Annapolis Valley to Grand Pre and Wolfville. Never would have thought to do this, but thanks to Peggy's Cove tour guide, this was a trip highlight. Seeing the Acadian Cross and then visiting the best yarn shop in the world followed by a burger and rhubarb custard pie... and then a winery. These folks know how to live! I don't think I'd mind if Georgia opted for university at Acadia or St. F X. We'll see. Trip ended with lobster supper, plain and simple.

Day 5 - Chester, Mahone Bay and Lunenburg

We rented the most hilarious SUV minivan combo and headed southwest along the coast. The homes in Chester were incredible, 3 churches in Mahone Bay picturesque and what a knitting store we stumbled on! Lunenburg was quiet when we arrived at 5pm, but lovely, lovely. The signage (crazy to focus on that), but creative thinking down to the signage.

Day 3 & 4 - Again around town

After conference wrapped up, more walking around Halifax with Mom. I'm so glad we shared this trip. I like that we travel at the same speed - time for coffee, time for wine, eat more, look at more and keep walking.

Day 2 - Peggy's Cove

This was a big surprise. 45 minutes from Halifax or longer on the winding scenic highway. Cove, after cove sheltered from the Atlantic. I envisioned a big expansive cove, but it's tiny. A safe place from storms and now preserved thanks to fishers and artists. Peggy seems such a sweet, kitschy name. I was prepared for touristy, touristy, but was historical and just real.

Trip of a Lifetime - Nova Scotia with Mom

End of May, beginning of June, Mom and I spent a week in Halifax. Took advantage of flight and some hotel thanks to a work conference. Words escape me, Nova Scotia was incredible - simple, beautiful, wind swept, pastoral... Wool shops, wineries, crafts everywhere, old buildings valued and then the history. My brain couldn't take it all in.

Day 1 - Sunday was spent just walking... everywhere.

And then came the May Long Weekend

Was a most perfect weekend. Hot, family around, lots done and to do. Time in the garden, time with the Sherwins, a visit with Devin, Jennie, Henry and Dev's family and warm weather (this written May 27 when temperature was 4 degrees this a.m. and I think my tomatoes are wondering what's up). So this is us doing not too much May Long 2011. Do I miss the lake? You betcha, but was pretty great poking around our own place, no pressure, no need to be somewhere when, just doing our own thing.