I had a chat with Denise this morning before we headed out. I can't believe she even thought about hitting both Cape Split and Blomidon Provincial Park in one day. Not enough time! I guess she didn't really think it was possible either, because I didn't need to argue with her. Phew!
We started by walking through the Wolfville Farmers Market, an every Saturday morning occurrence. Oh! we're not cooking on this trip, but there were some good baked goods there in addition to the wonderful looking fresh vegetables. Denise picked up an orange chocolate chip scone for a mid-day energy boost. We shared it after our first hike; that was a nice treat.
Next we went to Blomidon Provincial Park. In case you wonder what attracted Denise to the park, here's a description from the park's web site:
I bounced while Denise hiked the Jodrey Trail. It was mostly in the woods, with occasional look-offs allowing visions of Minas Basin in the Bay of Fundy. I could probably have bounced along the very edge of the cliff but it's a very dangerous place for a person to walk. The look-off points were actually wooden decks with railings around them, some with an older fence in front of the deck where the ground had eroded.
Rising majestically from the shores of the Minas Basin, Blomidon Provincial Park is renowned for its spectacular views. Blomidon's 759 ha (1,875 acres) include 180 m (600 ft.) high cliffs, a variety of habitats, striking natural features, abundant wildlife -- and the world's highest tides wash its shores.
Sometimes walks in the woods are good. You know Denise though, she likes to be out in the open. After we finished our hike we headed for the beach. The tide was out pretty far, and there was (relatively) hard red sand to walk across. There were small rocks covered with fibers of bright green seaweed, so pretty against the red background. Walking on the beach here was much different than walking in the mud at Hopewell Rocks. I know Denise is thinking of stopping there, but I would be very surprised if we go home that way.
It was a good walking day, with a visit to the Acadia University botanical garden a good finish to our wandering.
--- Rover
