6-13-14

The only exciting thing that happened yesterday was paying over $5 a gallon for fuel as we drove from Halifax to Baddeck.

Today we ventured out to the Alexander Gram Bell museum. I. Learned enough trivia to win Jepordy. However,I was disappointed by the meager display of inventions and prototypes. I had also anticipated taking a tour of his home here, but that is privately owned by a Bell descendant and not open to the public. Oh well, the view of lake Bras d-Or, was quite pleasing to the eye. A small light house in the distance made it even better.

As we left the museum, Ruth stumbled upon a yarn store. Since she was driving we were up the hill and in the parking lot before I even knew why she had turned. After she was able to touch every skein twice, I managed to get her out the door with only a small bag.

Our next stop was the information building where we found that the puffins were in residence on a small island near here. Tomorrow we'll be taking a boat ride out to see them. Hope to get some good pics. We also found out there is a village nearby that goes back in time. It's called the highlands and the staff is in period character. Guess we'll try that Sunday as the weather should nice.

Next we stopped at the local Grocery store to pick up a few things and then to the liquor store for some Baileys.

Upon our return to the camp ground, we spotted a bald eagle soaring just a hundred or so feet above us. No picture, I was too busy watching.

Hot dogs and beans finished off our day. We could be sorry while on the boat tomorrow. Ruth will continue her quest for the answer to: What Does a Scotsman wear under his kilt?