You're going to have to wait for pictures on this one because I'm a little bit behind, but I'm sure you can handle the wait ;)
The Cabot trail felt a lot like Newfoundland, but more developed. There are more coffee shops and what-not in between, and the houses seem to be much further apart. It's the same rocky highlands, and ruggedness, just more art shops (some really impressive ones!) and a different kind of community feel. We decided to go to the northernmost community, meat cove, which is off the Cabot trail, and quite nice. It's a small community, and it isn't super touristy. There's a small beach and really stiff cliffs. Actually, a day after we left, we heard that someone had fallen off a cliff and wasn't found until a few days later. There's camping there, but it's right on the cliffs, and there isn't much protection from the wind! It would be absolutely beautiful though- terrific view of the ocean, 5 minutes from the little beach and close to the community hall/restaurant/information centre/ all-in-one-everything-for-the-community place. The restaurant wasn't particularly professional, but it has a nice, relaxed feel and Sam enjoyed the fish! We even ate our meal with a squirrel that stole my toast and a tater!
I couldn't believe how many artisans there were! We only stopped at a few- a glass blowing shop and a wood shop, with specific things in mind for gifts and we found some! The glass blowing place was really impressive, and the pieces we so beautiful. If I had heaps of money, I would have gotten a few more things, but what's life with things anyway.
We only stopped for one trail because we pretty much only had one day to do the whole trail, but on that trail, we saw a moose! She was drinking some water, and she saw us, but didn't seem bothered one bit by us, so we got to take a closer look. At this time, the moose are pretty tame, but they are much more aggressive in the fall, I hear. (As are many wild animals, like deer, which Sam (and hopefully me too some time!) will be hunting this fall!)
Next time, I'd like to go Whale watching in Cheticamp or pleasant Bay. We wanted to this time, but it just didn't work out so maybe we'll do something else because we actually have enough money!
There's a small beach and really stiff cliffs. Actually, a day after we left, we heard that someone had fallen off a cliff and wasn't found until a few days later cape breton cottage rentals
ReplyDeleteAre you talking about the north coast- Meat Cove? Yeah, we heard about that guy shortly after we left too! So we must have been there around the same time!
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