Quick goodbye to the river….or so we thought and then on the train.
Thought you might find this amusing on the track through the Plains of Abraham.Did you know that the dirt area that becomes an ice fishing activity in winter ( remember that one) , it is an underground reservoir. It also used to be the site of an armaments factory. This was converted into homes during the depression and became known as the Village of Poverty or Misery. The washing line is suppose to remind people of that time.
As you can see the scenery was beautiful. The countryside is agricultural and punctuated by the Laurence river and its tributaries. I’m sure we crossed the StLaurence at least twice. Now collect the luggage ( they have a carousel system similar to the airport) and grab a taxi. What were your first impressions of the city? I thought it appears to be a very busy city of skyscrapers, cars and construction work…….we will see tomorrow when we head out to explore it. Let’s start early 8.00am suit?
Being ancient we started the day with breakfast in the ‘Buffet de Antiquaire ‘ and are having dinner in ‘Restaurant aux anciens. Canadien’. 
Who knew caramel on toast was a thing…..the jam was great too.The restaurant Anciens serves traditional Canadien food and is in one of the oldest buildings in the city.
The Parliament House is in a similar style to the Frontenac but the statues on it show the important figures in Canadian history. I think those figures come alive at night and have a good gossip about us tourists. 
Now gardens in government buildings are usually formal….and there are some of these but there is a massive vegetable and herb garden in the left side of the front.This provides produce for the parliament restaurant which only uses produce from the Province.
Both the commanding generals were killed.The battlefields are now public places. 
In winter it becomes a 
cross country ski area. The dirt area in the photo becomes a frozen lake with fish. You can go ice fishing. Don’t want your fish…put it back for someone else to catch?
Tomorrow we are on the train to Montreal. It is a commuter train so a new experience.
The accommodation is compact but you get your own wet room and the seats are comfy don’t you think. We managed to fit your backpack in the cupboard if you are looking for it. 
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Feel the wind on your face, hear the splash. You are on the ferry crossing the Narrows to Dartmouth
30 acres was set aside for park lands and a Victorian formal garden, in the 1800’s. It is still a relaxing place to walk..and perhaps have a meal in the tea house.
Look at the faces, nervous? Worried? Anxious? You future is in the hands of an officer who will ask you questions about where you come from , why have you come and why Canada. Your colour, ethnicity , political ideals and skills will be judged. You will the then have to pass a health examination.
Halifax boasts that it has the longest Harbourside boardwalk in the world. We certainly explored it today. 11000 steps and one blister later you can now be awarded a certificate for walking its length. I love how right along the boardwalk are brightly coloured chairs , picnic tables and murals. 
Every new or renovated building has to include some type of public art…..a statue, mural or display. The atmosphere is vibrant with both locals and tourists enjoying the area.
I found you a maritime museum since you will miss the Tokyo one. Halifax has created a Museum of the Atlantic. This region has always had a maritime history dating back to the birch covered canoes of the indigenous Mi’kmaq people. Yes there were models of ships, but more interesting, well to me , was the section on the Titanic and the explosion. As I said previously, the explosion happened when two ships collided in the narrows.
The third class menu is not to my liking but for the person , it may have been luxury compared to their usual meal.
What was your favourite part of the Museum. For me it was the section on sail boats. You walked in to the sound of the wind in the sails, the creak of the boards under your feet and the smell of the ropes. The Museum showcases the time of the sailboats but has gone further to teach children and others some of the traditional skills. They can learn how ropes were made, figureheads caved and better still, how to make their own rowboat. The scheme seems to be successful with one group already rowing beautiful boats and a Mi’kmaq family has made a traditional canoe. The Museum is planning to expand the scheme. Rest time…….see you tomorrow. Oh if the photos aren’t coming through to your email, just flip over to the website…….site powers don’t know why sometimes they don’t come through.
Wives of the soldiers could earn money working in the school, washing , cooking , sewing or running the stores for the garrison. I wonder if they got to keep the money?
When the suburb was rebuilt, it was styled on an English garden village. The houses are wooden ,like most homes in Canada ,but you have sections of just one style and then another of a different design. 
Painted different colours , they are known locally as ‘salt box houses’and have a small roadside garden in front. Some are now rundown but still look picturesque from afar don’t you think?
Well after a year in planning and umpteen plane changes , we are at the airport. Bags have been booked through and Mike remembered the passports( yes I did decide to give him one more chance).
The plane is here!
