Nova Scotia Trips

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Sydney, Cape Breton Island | Sep 14 06'

by Julie & Susan a female traveling as a couple from Adelaide, on vacation in Sydney

Yes we were up, showered, car packed and having breakfast by 8am! A mammoth effort for us both but particularly Susan! (She really did want to get... Continue reading »
Days three-five | Jul 27 08'

by C&T a male traveling as a couple from Chicago, on vacation in East Kempville

Driving through the undulating hills of Nova Scotia is mesmerizing. We headed south from Halifax on the 103, the main road, and we were surprised... Continue reading »
39,000 feet over the Atlantic Ocean | Sep 05 09'

by vdkinnard a 49 year old female traveling as a couple, on vacation in Atlantic Ocean

"11 hours in a teeny tiny airline seat is 10 hours too many"

Despite Lufthansa’s very modern airplane and remarkably gracious flight attendants complete with multi-lingual customer service and gorgeous... Continue reading »
Day 10 | Jul 11 06'

by LSchlat a female from Westford, on vacation in Atlantic Ocean

Left for Boston early early early this morning. On the way out of the harbor, we spotted some dolphins swimming near the ship. Continue reading »
Day 12 | Jul 13 06'

by LSchlat a female from Westford, on vacation in Atlantic Ocean

SUN!!! I'm so glad. Yesterday night was terrible, lightning was striking so close to the ship. But everything is soaked now, the waves were at leas... Continue reading »
Day 11 | Jul 12 06'

by LSchlat a female from Westford, on vacation in Atlantic Ocean

Huge thunderstorm! All hands on deck was called at aroun three in the morning, and we had to tether ourselves to a lifeline otherwise we would have... Continue reading »
Day 6 | Jul 07 06'

by LSchlat a female from Westford, on vacation in Atlantic Ocean

Learned how to set a stays'l:1. Take downhaul off sail/unfurl2. Ready the halyard3. Standby the sheets4. "Haul like mad" on the halyard5. Tighten t... Continue reading »
Day 7 - Halfway Point | Jul 08 06'

by LSchlat a female from Westford, on vacation in Atlantic Ocean

Slow day, just sail handling mostly. People on board played their guitars after the sun set. We saw glowing jellies in the wake at night, it was on... Continue reading »
Day 4 | Jul 05 06'

by LSchlat a female from Westford, on vacation in Atlantic Ocean

Open sea! No land in sight. A shark was swimming under a buoy during a "man overboard" drill. It's the middle of the summer but it is absolutely fr... Continue reading »
North Sydney, Nova Scotia | Aug 20 06'

by Hamms on the Road a 63 year old female traveling as a couple, on vacation in North Sydney

"Back to Nova Scotia"

We spent the night in the compound at the ferry depot and got up at 6 am as the ferry was to leave at 7:30 only to find out later that the ferry wa... Continue reading »