Sunset at The Whistle, Grand Manan, NB
Today, we explored some of the eastern shoreline during low tide. We followed the beach for about 2 km, which took quite a while because we had to make our way across some very rocky and slippery areas during low tide. It felt a bit like a puzzle at times, when we'd look at what was ahead and wonder how we'd get through it, yet just taking it once step at a time led us through surprisingly easily. We were rewarded with great, long stretches of wet sand which was a welcome retreat for our feet.
The last 2 km of the hike took us along a really nice cliff top trail that included about 1km of boardwalk and little bridges through the woods. We ended at a place called Red Point which is a geological fault that extends almost the whole length of the island. According to the trail guide, "the fault essentially splits the island into two distinct geological zones. West of this fault, the rocks tend to be of volcanic origin. Rocks to the east are sedimentary and much older...at the base of the fault, the dark sand is slightly magnetic."
My brother joined us there with a picnic he had prepared, including a thermos of yesterday's Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, and tomato and goat cheese sandwiches on locally made molasses oatmeal bread. We devoured it as we were so hungry from the exercise, wind and sunshine. We agreed that sometimes the simplest meals, made with only a few fresh ingredients, are the most delicious and satisfying.
We've just returned from watching the sunset from the western point of the island, at a spot called The Whistle. It seems to be a popular location, as it was packed full of people with their cameras and tripods set up to capture the setting sun. We caught a glimpse of a whale just off the shore while everyone was looking in the opposite direction at the sunset.
The last 2 km of the hike took us along a really nice cliff top trail that included about 1km of boardwalk and little bridges through the woods. We ended at a place called Red Point which is a geological fault that extends almost the whole length of the island. According to the trail guide, "the fault essentially splits the island into two distinct geological zones. West of this fault, the rocks tend to be of volcanic origin. Rocks to the east are sedimentary and much older...at the base of the fault, the dark sand is slightly magnetic."
My brother joined us there with a picnic he had prepared, including a thermos of yesterday's Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, and tomato and goat cheese sandwiches on locally made molasses oatmeal bread. We devoured it as we were so hungry from the exercise, wind and sunshine. We agreed that sometimes the simplest meals, made with only a few fresh ingredients, are the most delicious and satisfying.
We've just returned from watching the sunset from the western point of the island, at a spot called The Whistle. It seems to be a popular location, as it was packed full of people with their cameras and tripods set up to capture the setting sun. We caught a glimpse of a whale just off the shore while everyone was looking in the opposite direction at the sunset.
We're invited to an "old fashioned cocktail hour" at the main inn tomorrow. Laura, the inn/cottage owner is a great cook. We had dinner here when we were on our honeymoon, and it remains in our memories as one of our favourite meals.
Our plans to make Seafood Stew for dinner tonight were thrown off by the absence of any fresh fish or seafood on the island, but we've heard there will be plenty tomorrow. Stay tuned for the results.
Our plans to make Seafood Stew for dinner tonight were thrown off by the absence of any fresh fish or seafood on the island, but we've heard there will be plenty tomorrow. Stay tuned for the results.
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