We were up early this morning to take an 8 am ferry across the Bay of Fundy, back to Nova Scotia. We intended to unload our bikes and ride about 30 miles to Annapolis Royal. But it was very foggy, and after our trail adventure the other day we were uncertain about conditions, so we stayed in the van to the day’s destination. Annapolis Royal is a fascinating, historic town, and we were happy to have more time to explore it. The town was established by the French in 1605 and was fought over for more than century, until it was taken over by the British in 1710. It has many well preserved old houses, the remains of the fort, and an impressive historic public garden.
Not much of a view from the ferry into the fog,
Part of the original French fortifications.
One of many old buildings near the waterfront
Just a few of the flowers blooming in the historic garden. The peony was easily the size of my outstretched hand.
And a little whimsy in the garden, maybe not so historic
We had dinner at a family-run German restaurant and bakery. As we were the only diners, we had time to visit and learn that the family had a bakery in Germany for 100 years, and they have been in Annapolis Royal for 21 years. I had some of the best sauerkraut I’ve ever eaten with my fine bratwurst.
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