Fundy Trial

 June 24, 2023

Century Farm CG site 23

St Martins, NB: Atlantic Time Zone

Mother Nature is being a tease.  Here we are in this gorgeous area on the water with 25 foot tide changes and rocky cliffs but Mother Nature has chosen to give us a foggy day hiding some of the view.

And to top that off, the forecast is for rain tomorrow...and the day after....and all week.  

Momma said it could be much worst as her sister and brother-in-law just road out a thunder storm complete with hail in South Dakota.  Good bye bathroom skylight!!  And friends Jan and Joyce had to hide their truck under the trees to prevent hail damage at the USAFA.  

This area can be breathtaking when the sun is shining and the views in the distance are clear. 

Momma and Dad took me down by the water this morning during low tide.

There was lots of rocky beach this morning but when high tide comes, that area shrinks in size.

Momma was picking up rocks to add to her collection.

I got to make a new friend on my way back to our campsite.

Too bad we were both on a leash.  We could have had a good romp in the grass.  We were both ready for it ....but...those doggone campsite rules!!

Uncle Steve and Dad both debugged the front of their rigs.

Dad even washed the windshield on the Ram in the chilly 63 degree, late morning weather.  (High today at 65)

After lunch, the fog still was somewhat present but with rain in the forecast, the decision was made to drive the Fundy Bay Trail today.  It might have been a bit overcast and the visibility was a bit limited, but it would be better than rain.

I think they still captured some wonderful photos.

The road was full of twists and turns as well as ups and downs.

There were plenty of lookout pulloff areas along the way and even some trails.  You could easily spend the day bringing a picnic lunch to enjoy at one of the many picnic tables scattered along the way.  'Lunch with a view'

But if you didn't bring your lunch, you could purchase your meal at the the Cook House.  Sandwiches with bakery bread and cobbler or shortcake with the season's fresh fruit.  The molasses cookie recipe was 150 years old according to the baker.

A couple of deer even graced them with their presence.  

After an afternoon on the Fundy Trail, a quick bite at the roadside shop in St Martin was in order.

Although, Momma did admit it was a bit chilly for the outdoor seating while eating lobster rolls.

Maybe that's really why they rushed back to me.  I'm sure they didn't rush back just to get started on that card game Hand and Foot.  Interesting game.  At the end of the first round, the guys and gals were only 5 points apart in score, but by the end of the fourth round, the gals had the boys by 3 times the score.  Ouch!!  That had to hurt just a tad.  Oh well, I guess the guys were being gracious and letting the girls win after devastating them during the previous game.  That's their story and they are sticking to it!!

The predicted rain arrived at 8pm but it turned out to be just a quick shower and not the continuous rain predicted.  Maybe we will get lucky tomorrow as well.  If not, I have a couple of inside balls...if I can just coax someone to toss them for me.

I'm Chloe