by Anita Benedict
I still have those 3 AM thoughts that keep me awake, but have been finding it hard to commit the thoughts to paper. Time slips away and I never seem to have enough of it. As I age I find time is so much more precious, especially making sure there is time to spend with family, have adventures and create memories.
Last week my oldest kids came to visit my work with my grandson, it was a great brother/sister/nephew adventure. I was excited to see them all and enjoyed buying my grandson a Popsicle, letting him feed the friendly chipmunk, and watching him enjoy the ocean floor, including the really deep and stinky mud. He was having a blast trying to catch a squirrel that only wanted his peanut butter sandwich. These
were wonderful memories being made.
Also, last week I chose to slip away and spend time with my oldest son. I missed the funeral of a very dear friend, but in my heart I know she would understand family first. Adventures are few and far between when you work so take time when you can.
Our adventure led us to Port Royal first. A step back into history with this lovely and interactive fort.
There were two young interpreters in period clothing who really knew their history and were happy to share. They were able to answer questions, and enhanced my own fuzzy memories of studying that time period, especially the Order of Good Cheer!
A visitor to the province recently commented that they enjoyed the fort because it was not roped off and you could touch the items and that you really could imagine living in those conditions. If you have not taken time to visit this part of Nova Scotia I highly recommend.
The adventure was not over, we were hungry and needed lunch. I had heard about the Crow’s Nest in Hillsburn but had only tried the one in Digby. We set out to find a scenic route, and did see some sights along Digby Gut, like Point Prim Lighthouse on the other side of the water, but turned around once the road looked sketchy. We managed to find a dirt road leading to our destination, and we were determined to
find a paved way back.
The chowder and scallops were worth the jostling of the dirt road. It was certainly as good as the other site in Digby. This restaurant makes my favourite chowder, filled with plenty of fish, scallops and lobster in a not to creamy milk. The roll was soft and warm and the butter melted perfectly.
A quick visit to Fort Anne in Annapolis Royal and we were done adventuring for one day. It is such a lovely part of our province, the Cradle of our Nation. We are truly blessed to live here in this province.
The next adventure will be with my sis when we travel to Yarmouth to watch my daughter in the Dragon Boat Regatta.
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