Sunday, September 18, 2011

Peggy's Cove

Combo day…a little driving, a little riding. Headed along scenic south shore, country, seaside through Hubbards which is nestled on gorgeous St. Margaret’s Bay, then onto Peggy’s Cove where we walked the massive granite boulders carved by glaciers out to the 1868 lighthouse beacon and took in the fishing village ambiance and many tourists. We took Hillary and Kubla out of the truck in Mahone Bay so that we could cruise the streets and ride the Bay to Bay trail onto historic old town Lunenburg. Mahone Bay is a picturesque town of churches that grace the banks of the sheltered harbor as well as many large, old, stately homes, converted into B & B’s and cute little artisan shops. Trail to Lunenburg was gravely and ran through treed marshlands which were displaying their fall coats of reds and golden browns. We cycled through the colorful, seafaring waterfront, switched backed through the narrow streets and took in much of the captivating architecture and world heritage site. A very different, but pleasant ride.

Fishing Village Peggy's Cove

Downtown Lunenburg

Lunenburg Academy