XCan Day 86 - Rest Day in Lunenburg Area

Busy day of sightseeing.  We left early in the morning to drive out to Peggy's Cove for a coffee, some pictures and a visit to the memorial for a Swiss Air flight that crashed off Peggy's Cove in 2001. We had heard good things about BlueRocks so we also paid a visit there thinking we could get lunch at one of the quaint restaurants the guide book talked about. Not to be!  There was an ice cream truck and that was about it.  It was pretty though.  Next stop - Lunenburg!  We opted for a walking tour of the town which was lead by a tenth generation Lunenburger.  Very interesting and informative!  At the end of the tour our guide recommended a book that covered the fishing industry challenges in the area from 1926 and 1927 where many fishing boats and sailors were lost at sea.  Once I work my way through the book, I can fill you in on the exact numbers!  At this time, one fishing boat could hold a number of men from the same family but after 1927, they changed to rules so that only one man/person per family could work a boat because whole families could be devastated.  In fact, in 1926 or 1927, the entire adult male population of BlueRocks was lost on the fishing boats.  Afterwards, we walked around the town and checked out the shops, visiting the Cranston art shop where various works by Toller Cranston, his brother and sister in law were displayed.  We had an interesting chat with Toller Cranston's sister in law while admiring the pieces. Finally we met Heidi, Greg, and Dustin for dinner at Dustin's choice which served delicious seafood while overlooking the Bluenose.  For dessert we took a stroll on the upper deck of the Bluenose.  Can you walk on a dime?  You betcha!
While we were taking out tour of Lunenburg, the Bromleys were checking out the maritime museum and the hill opposite the downtown of Lunenburg where the early settlers dried their cod. It was a really interesting and busy "rest" day.  I only wish I had the ability to post my pictures to better show what I've tried to explain.  Good day. Tomorrow- Dustin's last ride.
Cheers,
Nancy and Dave