Today was our last day in Nova Scotia, but we couldn't leave without a visit to see the tidal bore for which the Bay of Fundy is famous. We went to a tidal bore observation area on the Shubenacadie River, which is the longest river in Nova Scotia. We got there early, but the tide was a little late! Seems the full moon had an effect on it. If you go expecting a giant wall of water coming in you'll be disappointed, but it was worth the wait anyway. When we got there the wide flat riverbed was mostly mud. It was interesting to watch as the tide came in and filled it in, covering the sand bars, creating some rapids and whirlpools. The wind picked up, the temperature dropped, and it felt totally different. Once the tide came in, it was followed by rafters riding the current up the river. They looked like they were having a ball.
Before the tide...
After the tide came in...
Rafters on the river...
One bonus for this stop was seeing four eagles! They come to the river when the tide comes in because it brings with it a lot of fish, and the eagles go fishing.
We got on the road and headed off the island. We had a good time in Nova Scotia. What was to be a two night stay ended up being a four night visit. We still didn't get to see everything. Oh well. So it was off to New Brunswick and then to Maine. We're going to make a couple of stops tomorrow while we're here, but will still be aiming the Jeep toward home.
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