The Calm Before the Storm

Last month I took photos of a passing hurricane. Thankfully it didn't score a direct hit; that usually doesn't happen here. These were taken when the storm was just beginning to hit.

The Coastguard was present in Mahone Bay harbour, as watercraft moved in to be safe from the approaching storm.

These are as seen from the wharf marina.

It was a very gray day. Notice the famous three churches in the background.

A luxurious yacht also came in out of the storm.

 The waves are getting bigger and bigger at Westhavers beach.

Our weather this summer was disappointing; a lot of rain and downright cold days. The autumn days, though have been great, so far, with lots of sun and warm temperatures.

Next time, we're going to the scarecrow festival.

First Event of the Season - Part Two

Here's the second instalment of our great day at the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic. They have two really awesome boats to explore: the Cape Sable, a decommissioned dragger, and the Theresa E. Connors, an old fishing schooner. Here are photos of the Cape Sable tied up to the wharf behind the museum.

BT and JT especially enjoyed pretending to be the captain.

This area is up in the bow of the boat.

This cabin is more spacious than the rest. It was probably the captains quarters.

Here are bunks where the crew would have slept.



And the dining area. Notice the wood frame around the table and between the place settings. This was to keep their dinner from flying to the floor as the ocean waves rocked the boat.

Here are a few photos of the Theresa E. Connors.

 The front of the boat is tarped because of a refit.

 It's lots of fun running about the deck.

 This old stove is below-deck.

This is a view below-deck, peering through distant doorways. Lots of natural wood and ambience of days gone by.

Next time, I'll show you photos of a harbour tour on a great little boat with a put-put engine.