Wednesday July 26, 2017

We wake up and have another nice egg and cheese omelet breakfast. We are on the road at 0820. We drive along the coast of the Bay of Fundy until we reach the town of Moncton. A short stop for gas lets us stretch our legs. Gas here is only 1.04. Unfortunately that is per liter, so multiply by 4 and that will be close to the price. We get a 20% discount due to the exchange rate but it still equates to about 3.25 per gallon. It will only get more expensive as we head further north and go to Newfoundland. Nothing to do but pay it.

Monument Lefebvre

After our gas stop, we go to Memramcook to visit the Monument Lefebvre Museum. It tells about the life of the early Acadians and the struggles they had with the British. When the British finally conquered the area, they deported 2200 of the 3000 Acadians living here. A large amount of these were deported to the U.S. colonies but some were sent back to England. Many died on the sea journeys. Eventually some returned and lived clandestinely until the times improved. Some made it into the political arena and the area of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia still has a strong French Acadian influence.

Fort Beausejour

After the museum, we had a short drive to the remains of Fort Beausejour. We arrived and had a nice picnic lunch overlooking the bay and surrounding country side. A slight breeze kept the bugs at bay. We started in the museum that told of the history of the Fort. Originally, French, the English attacked in 1755 and the 200 men inside the fort held out hoping for reinforcements. When a courier came and told them no help would be coming they had no choice but to surrender. From then on the Fort was known as Fort Cumberland. Some American troops tried to take the fort during our battle for independence but they were turned back. After that it remained in British hands until after the War of 1812. The museum had lots of artifacts that had been discovered on the grounds and also donated by people in the area. Outside you could walk the star shaped fort and see the foundations of the men’s barracks and the two wells that had been dug here. There were also many rooms that were used to store rations and other needed supplies for the 200 or more men stationed here.

Red Chairs

Near the fort we were able to sit in our first red chairs. The red chairs is a Canadian thing and they are placed throughout their parks and historic sites, usually with a nice view. We are not quite sure where this all started but felt we had to at least partake in this new tradition.

The rest of the journey was spent driving to Truro with one stop at the Masstown Market. This is an all in one farmer’s type market, with fresh breads, meats, jams, etc. and a great ice cream parlor. We buy some supplies for the next few days and cannot resist getting some ice cream Wild Blueberry was had by both of us and a second flavor also. Dessert now taken care of for the day, we arrive in Truro at 3:30.

Yummy Thai Food

We relax and then go downtown for some Thai food. The food at Sahla Thai is excellent and very fresh. It also gives us a break from our last three days diet of seafood. Back at the room I journal, while Carol does some laundry. I think I have the best of this deal. Tomorrow we head towards Cape Breton Island.

Expenses                                                                                                                           Gas 47 CAD in Moncton and 16 CAD   Groceries 20.65 CAD                                                                                                                   Ice Cream 6.79 CAD                                                                                                              Dinner at Sahla Thai 23.68 CAD                                                                                         Berrys Motel 102.35 CAD